NHTSA Recall 93V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V177000; Date: Nov. 2, 1993
Unintentional release of the parking brake of anunattended vehicle may cause the vehicle to roll and result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Blue Bird Tcfc; 1993 Blue Bird Tcfc
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 360
Recall Summary:
Parking brake release rod "l" bracket can bend, resulting in the release of the parking brake.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will provide replacement parts and instructions to allow vehicle owners to replace the parking brake lever and support bracket.
Recall Notes:
System: emergency parking brake; mechanical. Vehicle description: buses equipped with foot applied parking brakes. (air brakeunits are not involved. )note: if the replacement parts are not received in a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9608. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 11, 1993
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