Vehicle recall 09V285000 · July 23, 2009
2009-2010 Blue Bird All American
When the bus is loaded with passengers, the springs compress which could allow the air brake hose to contact the drive line.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Blue bird is recalling 1,709 model year 2009 and 2010 all american front engine school buses manufactured from February 27, 2007 through July 2, 2009, equipped with "07" engines, air brakes and spring suspensions. When the bus is loaded with passengers, the springs compress which could allow the air brake hose to contact the drive line.
- Consequence
- Repeated contact of the air brake hose on the drive line may cause the air brake hose to rupture reducing the braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on September 23, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
- Notes
- Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09PR.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
- 09V285000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 2009
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R09PR
- Owner notification
- September 23, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,709
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 All American (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
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