NHTSA Recall 82V029000

NHTSA Campaign Id 82V029000; Date: Mar. 30, 1982

Recalled Vehicles:

1981 Blue Bird All American;  1982 Blue Bird All American

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company

Affected Units:: 1,500

Recall Summary:

Due to substandard rubber products used in producing spring brake hoses installed on certain vehicles, the hose could rupture causing the loss of service brakes on the affected front wheel.

How to Fix:

Dealer will supply two hoses, with instructions, for replacement by owner. Labor charges will be reimbursed.

Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: school buses. System: service brakes; brake hoses. Consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 19, 1982

Also see:

All recalls of Blue Bird vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.