NHTSA Recall 94V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V011000; Date: Jan. 21, 1994
Brake imbalance may cause loss of vehicle control during brake applications; increased stopping distance or brake application could result in loss of control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1993 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1992 Blue Bird TC2000; 1993 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Service Brakes, Air:drum:chamber
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 122
Recall Summary:
An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance.
How to Fix:
Bus owners will be provided with instructions to inspect their vehicles and provide blue bird with certain information. Blue bird will review the information and, where needed, will forward replacement brake chambers along with replacement instructions to the vehicle owners. Brake chamber replacement will be performed by the vehicle owner or a qualified repair facility.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; air; drum and shoe systems; chamber; brake. Vehicle description: rear engine buses. Note: if your vehicle is provided to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service at 1-912-825-9608. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 21, 1993
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