1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #00V051000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE 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.
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| Vehicle |
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/19/1998 - 2/3/2000 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/2000 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/8/2000 |
| # Affected |
3,113 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE 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. |
| Consequences |
WITH 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 action |
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE AIR LINE PLUMBING AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE. |
| Notes |
OWNER 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). |
| See also |
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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