Blue Bird Commercial 2003
Model Commercial made in 2003 by Blue Bird got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V302000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 12/17/2001 to 10/28/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 485 | 12/12/2002 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 11/13/2002 | 11/19/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. owner notification began december 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||