NHTSA recall 00V051000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 00V051000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 400DR |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 2000-02-22 |
| Owners notified | 2000-03-08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 3113 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKE TREADLE VALVE AIR LINES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.
What can happen
WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, FUTURE MAINTENANCE MIGHT BE AFFECTED BY THIS INCONSISTENCY, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE AIR LINE PLUMBING AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
|---|---|
| 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1998-03-19 to 2000-02-03. |
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