| 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. |
