Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #85V171000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V171000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 11 affected units, BRAKES:121 BRAKE SYSTEM, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fmvss 121 requires that the air operated oil line to the wet air pressure tank contain an automatic high pressure valve to protect the brake air lines. this pressure valve was omitted. consequence of defect: the omission of the protection pressure valve could allow the air line pressure to increase to the point that it would damage the air lines and would result in draining air pressure from the brake system causing loss of brakes which could lead to an accident.

Corrective Action

Add pressure protection valve to the tee in the air accessory line.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V171000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1985-12-26T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:121 brake system

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fmvss 121 requires that the air operated oil line to the wet air pressure tank contain an automatic high pressure valve to protect the brake air lines. this pressure valve was omitted. consequence of defect: the omission of the protection pressure valve could allow the air line pressure to increase to the point that it would damage the air lines and would result in draining air pressure from the brake system causing loss of brakes which could lead to an accident.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Add pressure protection valve to the tee in the air accessory line.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z7y6~vwkg-8m39

NHTSA ID: 85V171000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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