NHTSA Recall 04V341000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V341000; Date: Jul. 19, 2004
Loss of air pressure could result in longer stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Blue Bird Express 4000; 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 48
Recall Summary:
Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " these buses were manufactured without the check valve, which protects the front service brake reservoir.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add the required check valve to the front air brake service reservoir to insure compliance with fmvss no. 121. The recall began on July 30, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R04hu. Customers can 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: Jul 30, 2004
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