Vehicle recall 09V253000 · July 7, 2009

2009 Blue Bird Blue Bird

These buses were equipped with defective haldex quick release valves (qrv).

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Blue bird is recalling 32 model year 2009 buses manufactured between July 3, 2008 through January 7, 2009 and sold to the U.S. General services administration for overseas use. These buses were equipped with defective haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence: Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 13, 2009. Owners can contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes: Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09PK.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: 09V253000
Reported to NHTSA: July 7, 2009
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: R09PK
Owner notification: August 14, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 32
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve

Recall 09V253000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird Blue Bird (2009): 2009

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