1993 BLUE BIRD TCFC RECALL - #93V177000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE ROD "L" BRACKET CAN BEND, RESULTING IN THE RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
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| Vehicle |
1993 BLUE BIRD TCFC |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1992 - 7/1/1993 |
| Recalled on |
11/16/1993 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/11/1993 |
| # Affected |
360 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
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| Description |
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE ROD "L" BRACKET CAN BEND, RESULTING IN THE RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE. |
| Consequences |
UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE OF ANUNATTENDED VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO ALLOW VEHICLE OWNERS TO REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND SUPPORT BRACKET. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE; MECHANICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FOOT APPLIED PARKING BRAKES. (AIR BRAKEUNITS ARE NOT INVOLVED.)NOTE: IF THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT RECEIVED IN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT BLUE BIRD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-912-825-9608. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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