NHTSA Recall 01V076000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V076000; Date: Mar. 16, 2001
The absence of the valve and secondary control line could cause increased stopping distances.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Blue Bird Ltc 40; 1999 Blue Bird Ltc 40; 2000 Blue Bird Ltc 40
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 88
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems. " the brake system does not have an r12-DC valve or secondary control line in the braking system.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install the required valve and secondary control line. Owner notification began April 27, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
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: Apr 27, 2001
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