Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V302000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V302000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 485 affected units, BLUE BIRD/BRAKE HOSE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. owner notification began december 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V302000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2002-11-13T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/brake hose
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 485

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GR
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. owner notification began december 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-uhfw~z3qx-pvh2
NHTSA ID: 02V302000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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