1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES RECALL - #00V279004
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1999 - 12/15/2000 |
| Recalled on |
1/26/2001 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
2/12/2001 |
| # Affected |
1,269 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO PHASE 1, D-VERSION ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." AN INTERNAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM IN THE ABS MAY NOT DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP. SUCH A CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR DURING (1) ORIGINAL ASSEMBLY OR (2) SUBSEQUENT WHEEL END SERVICE. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT TO DETECT AN EXTREME WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF ANTILOCK BRAKING FUNCTION ON THE WHEEL(S) WHERE THE AIR GAP EXISTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
THE ABS ECU WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED OR THE ECU WILL BE REPROGRAMMED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 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 . ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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