Blue Bird Commercial 2000

Model Commercial made in 2000 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning service brakes, air .

Model 2000

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL
00V162000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 10/15/1997 to 05/31/2000V (Vehicle)968706/14/2000MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/12/200006/16/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. when the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.
Consequence SummaryUnder certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.
NotesOwner notification began june 14, 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).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS
01V060000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 01/28/2000 to 10/02/2000V (Vehicle)46003/15/2001MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY02/23/200103/01/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThis can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
00V051000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 03/19/1998 to 02/03/2000V (Vehicle)311303/08/2000MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY02/22/200002/28/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryWith 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix r12dc relay valve.
NotesOwner 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).

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