Blue Bird Recall 00V051000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 00V051000 · announced February 22, 2000 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 3,113 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKE TREADLE VALVE AIR LINES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.

The risk

WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, FUTURE MAINTENANCE MIGHT BE AFFECTED BY THIS INCONSISTENCY, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE AIR LINE PLUMBING AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2000.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 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Blue Bird All American
• 1999 Blue Bird All American
• 2000 Blue Bird All American
• 2000 Blue Bird Commercial
• 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series
• 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series
• 1998 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 1999 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 2000 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 1998 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1999 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 2000 Blue Bird Tc2000

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.