NHTSA Recall 09V284000: Hydraulic power assist system (steering)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,772 vehicles. It affects 2008–2010 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V284000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R09PH |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 23, 2009 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling 7,772 model year 2008 through 2010 vision school buses manufactured from march 27, 2007 through june 10, 2009. The lid gasket on the power steering reservoir may deteriorate and contaminate the power steering fluid which could result in a loss of power 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 campaign began on august 11, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall campaign no. R09ph.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 09V284000
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.