Vehicle recall 09V214000 · June 11, 2009
2009-2010 Blue Bird Vision
The power steering return hose may leak and/or fail resulting in loss of hydraulic steering assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V214000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 11, 2009
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R09PG
- Owner notification
- July 30, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 377
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird Vision (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Has your Blue Bird been repaired?
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