2000 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 |
2000 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 |
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SUSPENSION
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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