1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 RECALL - #01V076000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE AN R12-DC VALVE OR SECONDARY CONTROL LINE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1998 - 3/6/2000 |
| Recalled on |
3/21/2001 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/27/2001 |
| # Affected |
88 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE AN R12-DC VALVE OR SECONDARY CONTROL LINE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
THE ABSENCE OF THE VALVE AND SECONDARY CONTROL LINE COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE REQUIRED VALVE AND SECONDARY CONTROL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 27, 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 1-912-822-2242. |
| Notes |
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 LTC 40 Recall for SUSPENSION
1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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