NHTSA recall 04V388000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V388000 |
| Manufacturer's number | R04HW |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 2004-08-04 |
| Owners notified | 2004-08-10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC |
| Units potentially affected | 156 |
What is wrong
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, MOTOR HOMES, COMMUTER COACHES, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN-MERITOR DX 225 AIR DISC BRAKES, ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS.
What can happen
A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy
ARVIN-MERITOR WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO ENSURE PROPER SET-UP AND OPERATION. THIS RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Notes
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R04HW.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 | Built 2003-07-31 to 2004-06-25. |
|---|---|
| 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 | Built 2003-09-20 to 2004-06-10. |
| 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF | Built 2003-03-14 to 2004-07-02. |
| 2004 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF | Built 2003-03-14 to 2004-07-02. |
| 2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF | Built 2003-03-14 to 2004-07-02. |
| 2003 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE M380 | Built 2002-09-25 to 2004-07-09. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2004 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE M380 | Built 2002-09-25 to 2004-07-09. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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