Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #93V081000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 93V081000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 173 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The front brake air lines are incorrectly routed through the pressure protection valve at the auxiliary wet tank. This results in lack of air pressure to the front brakes when the air pressure in the auxiliary wet tank drops below 65 p.s.i., resulting in inoperable front brakes.
Corrective Action
Correctly reroute the brake lines.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 93V081000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 1993-05-17T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:air systems
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 173
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The front brake air lines are incorrectly routed through the pressure protection valve at the auxiliary wet tank. This results in lack of air pressure to the front brakes when the air pressure in the auxiliary wet tank drops below 65 p.s.i., resulting in inoperable front brakes.
Consequence Summary: When there is no front brake application, stoppingdistance increases, and there is an increased risk of accident.
Corrective Action: Correctly reroute the brake lines.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-njvf-ge67.cjqw
NHTSA ID: 93V081000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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