NHTSA Recall 09V214000: Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 377 vehicles. It affects 2009–2010 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V214000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R09PG |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | June 11, 2009 |
| Owner notification | July 30, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling 377 model year 2009 and 2010 vision conventional school buses manufactured from may 13, 2008 through may 17, 2009, equipped with propane engines. The power steering return hose may leak and/or fail resulting in loss of hydraulic steering assist.
Safety risk
Loss of power steering assist could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on july 30, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09pg.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V214000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.