ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE HOSES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED PROPERLY RESULTING IN THE HOSES CONTACTING
— Recall Campaign #03V044000
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE HOSES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED PROPERLY RESULTING IN THE HOSES CONTACTING THE FRAME.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
03V044000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 12, 2003 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 03V044000 |
| Units affected: | 8 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE HOSES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED PROPERLY RESULTING IN THE HOSES CONTACTING THE FRAME.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE HOSE TO LEAK AFFECTING STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE SERVICE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE REAR BRAKE HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. 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 1-478-822-2242.
- Notes:
- BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R03GT. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).