Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #04V341000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V341000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 48 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 121/FRONT BRAKE AIR GAUGE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses were manufactured without the check valve, which protects the front service brake reservoir.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add the required check valve to the front air brake service reservoir to insure compliance with fmvss no. 121. the recall began on july 30, 2004. owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V341000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2004-07-19T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 121/front brake air gauge

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 48

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R04HU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses were manufactured without the check valve, which protects the front service brake reservoir.

Consequence Summary: Loss of air pressure could result in longer stopping distances which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will add the required check valve to the front air brake service reservoir to insure compliance with fmvss no. 121. the recall began on july 30, 2004. owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5kqp.juup-8bwd

NHTSA ID: 04V341000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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