NHTSA recall 01V060000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 01V060000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R01EM |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 2001-02-23 |
| Owners notified | 2001-03-15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Units potentially affected | 460 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION SPICER J230 REAR AXLE, SPRING SUSPENSION, AND CREWSON BRUNNER AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE CREWSON BRUNNER SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS A U-BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET WHEN A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED. THE COMBINATION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL EXTENSION OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.
What can happen
THIS CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL FOR REDUCED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED U-BOLT BRACKETS THAT WILL PROVIDE THE NEEDED CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2001. 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 2000-01-28 to 2000-10-02. |
|---|---|
| 2001 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 2000-01-28 to 2000-10-02. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL | Built 2000-01-28 to 2000-10-02. |
| 2001 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL | Built 2000-01-28 to 2000-10-02. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS | Built 2000-01-28 to 2000-10-02. |
| 2001 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS | Built 2000-01-28 to 2000-10-02. |
| 2000 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 2000-01-28 to 2000-10-02. |
| 2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 2000-01-28 to 2000-10-02. |
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