NHTSA Recall 93V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V081000; Date: May. 17, 1993
When there is no front brake application, stoppingdistance increases, and there is an increased risk of accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1993 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1992 Blue Bird TC2000; 1993 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 173
Recall Summary:
The front brake air lines are incorrectly routed through the pressure protection valve at the auxiliary wet tank. This results in lack of air pressure to the front brakes when the air pressure in the auxiliary wet tank drops below 65 p. S. I. , resulting in inoperable front brakes.
How to Fix:
Correctly reroute the brake lines.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes. Vehicle description: rear engine buses.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 20, 1993
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