Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #94V011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V011000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 122 affected units, BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance.

Corrective Action

Bus owners will be provided with instructions to inspect their vehicles and provide blue bird with certain information. Blue bird will review the information and, where needed, will forward replacement brake chambers along with replacement instructions to the vehicle owners. Brake chamber replacement will be performed by the vehicle owner or a qualified repair facility.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V011000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 1994-01-21T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:air:drum and shoe systems:chamber:brake
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 122

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance.
Consequence Summary: Brake imbalance may cause loss of vehicle control during brake applications; increased stopping distance or brake application could result in loss of control and an accident.
Corrective Action: Bus owners will be provided with instructions to inspect their vehicles and provide blue bird with certain information. Blue bird will review the information and, where needed, will forward replacement brake chambers along with replacement instructions to the vehicle owners. Brake chamber replacement will be performed by the vehicle owner or a qualified repair facility.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-8wiq~j46t-iupn
NHTSA ID: 94V011000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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