Safety Recall NHTSA · 06V202000 Reported June 8, 2006

Spring brake modulating valves/bendix

Blue Bird Body Company · Parking Brake · 272 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06V202000
Manufacturer Campaign
R06KU
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
272
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 8, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain 2007 vision school buses equipped with bendix air brakes manufactured between april 7 and may 26, 2006. the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. this can cause a delay in the application of the spring brake to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

Safety Consequence

The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and replace the brake valve free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 06V202000 or campaign R06KU.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06V202000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06V202000?

NHTSA recall 06V202000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on June 8, 2006. It addresses: Spring brake modulating valves/bendix. The recall affects approximately 272 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06V202000 or the manufacturer campaign number R06KU. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.