2005 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE
2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STEERING
2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for STRUCTURE
2005 BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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