2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall - Campaign #04V388000

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2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 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 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 3/14/2003 - 7/2/2004 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 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STEERING 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE 2003 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM