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2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 Recall - Campaign #04V388000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 RECALL - #04V388000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC

CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, MOTOR HOMES, COMMUTER COACHES, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN-MERITOR DX 225 AIR DISC BRAKES, ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS.

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Vehicle 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 7/31/2003 - 6/25/2004
Recalled on 8/11/2004
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 8/10/2004
# Affected 156
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
 
Description CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, MOTOR HOMES, COMMUTER COACHES, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN-MERITOR DX 225 AIR DISC BRAKES, ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS.
Consequences A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective action ARVIN-MERITOR WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO ENSURE PROPER SET-UP AND OPERATION. THIS RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Notes BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R04HW.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES

2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE

2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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