Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #01V076000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V076000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 88 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 121/VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake system does not have an r12-dc valve or secondary control line in the braking system.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install the required valve and secondary control line. owner notification began april 27, 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 1-912-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V076000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2001-03-16T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 121/valve
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 88

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R01EV
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake system does not have an r12-dc valve or secondary control line in the braking system.
Consequence Summary: The absence of the valve and secondary control line could cause increased stopping distances.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install the required valve and secondary control line. owner notification began april 27, 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 1-912-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ais9~ww54_z9k5
NHTSA ID: 01V076000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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