Defect Investigation Detail

BLUE BIRD / VISION / 2008

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE08038 Vehicale/Equipment Name: BLUE BIRD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: VISION Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2008
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Manufacturer's Name: Blue Bird Body Company
Date Opened: Jun, 04 2008 Date Closed: Aug, 04 2008
Subject: HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE CHAFING/LEAKING Summary: In april, 2008, odi received a letter from the missouri state highway patrol alleging that their field inspectorswerefinding hydraulic brake hoses that werebeing cut or crushed by the sharp edges of the bus body at the firewall.they also supplied information on one bus that experienced total brake loss due to the brake hose being cut. further field work by odi increased thenumber of complaints to a total of seven.after discussions with odi and further review of field incidents, blue bird has decided to initiate a safety recall to inspect, replace and or reposition the brake hoses of concern. this recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed.