2001 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS RECALL - #01V320000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM : CHAMBER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.
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| Vehicle |
2001 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/14/2001 - 10/4/2001 |
| Recalled on |
10/10/2001 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
1,500 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE VALUES ON EACH BRAKE CHAMBER NUT AND TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 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 |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R01FK.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2001 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SUSPENSION
2001 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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