Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #01V060000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V060000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 460 affected units, BLUE BIRD/SLACK ADJUSTER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. the crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. the combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. owner notification began march 15, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V060000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2001-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/slack adjuster

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 460

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R01EM

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. the crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. the combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.

Consequence Summary: This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. owner notification began march 15, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-57zt_pab8-3u8b

NHTSA ID: 01V060000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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