NHTSA Recall 04V388000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V388000; Date: Aug. 4, 2004
A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Blue Bird Express 4000; 2004 Blue Bird Express 4500; 2003 Blue Bird Ultra Lf; 2004 Blue Bird Ultra Lf; 2005 Blue Bird Ultra Lf; 2003 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380; 2004 Blue Bird Wanderlodge M380
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 156
Recall Summary:
Certain motor coaches, motor homes, commuter coaches, and transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor dx 225 air disc brakes, are experiencing excessive smoke in the wheel area due to overheating of the air disc brake pads.
How to Fix:
Arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. This recall began August 10, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R04hw. 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: Aug 10, 2004
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