NHTSA Recall 02V302000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V302000; Date: Nov. 13, 2002
If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Blue Bird All American; 2004 Blue Bird All American; 2003 Blue Bird Commercial; 2004 Blue Bird Commercial; 2003 Blue Bird TC2000; 2004 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 485
Recall Summary:
On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Owner notification began December 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can 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: Dec 12, 2002
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