NHTSA recall 92V085000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 92V085000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 1992-06-17 |
| Owners notified | 1992-07-07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Units potentially affected | 40 |
What is wrong
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS THE STEERING ARM PREVENTING PROPER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.
What can happen
IMPROPER AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTMENT COULD CAUSEUNEXPECTED CHANGES IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT INTHE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP.
The remedy
REPLACE THE FRONT AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE LONGER PUSH RODS.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACKADJUSTER.
| 1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1991-08-01 to 1991-12-01. |
|---|---|
| 1992 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1991-08-01 to 1991-12-01. |
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