Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V312000 Reported July 11, 2008

Hydraulic brake hose chaffing

Q: What is recall 08V312000?

NHTSA recall 08V312000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 11, 2008. It addresses: Hydraulic brake hose chaffing. The recall affects approximately 5,422 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 5,422 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V312000

Manufacturer Campaign

R08NB

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

5,422

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 11, 2008

Defect Summary

The hydraulic brake hoses from the master cylinder to the chassis frame may have been improperly routed or retained on certain 2004 through 2009 my blue bird vision conventional school and transit buses manufactured from january 11, 2004 through april 22, 2008.

Safety Consequence

Improper routing or retention of the hydraulic brake hoses may result in brake hoses chaffing against the bus body and/or chassis components which could cause a leak in the hydraulic brake system resulting in reduced braking capacity which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on august 8, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 08V312000 or campaign R08NB.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 08V312000

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

What is recall 08V312000?

NHTSA recall 08V312000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 11, 2008. It addresses: Hydraulic brake hose chaffing. The recall affects approximately 5,422 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V312000 or the manufacturer campaign number R08NB. 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.