NHTSA Recall 00V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V051000; Date: Feb. 22, 2000
With the brake system installed incorrectly, future maintenance might be affected by this inconsistency, causing the brakes to be installed incorrect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Blue Bird All American; 1999 Blue Bird All American; 2000 Blue Bird All American; 2000 Blue Bird Commercial; 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series; 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series; 1998 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1999 Blue Bird Q-bus; 2000 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1998 Blue Bird TC2000; 1999 Blue Bird TC2000; 2000 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 3,113
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix abs anti-lock braking system. The primary and secondary brake treadle valve air lines were installed incorrectly at the bendix r12dc relay valve.
How to Fix:
Dealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix r12dc relay valve.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 8, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 8, 2000
Also see: