Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #00V279004

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V279004 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1,269 affected units, BLUE BIRD/MERITOR WABCO ABS/FMVSS 105, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.

Corrective Action

The abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V279004
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2000-12-18T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/meritor wabco abs/fmvss 105
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 1,269

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R00EJ
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: The abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-u69i.sxa3_xxf8
NHTSA ID: 00V279004
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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