Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #94V089000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V089000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 74 affected units, BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:LINES:METALLIC, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Air brake supply lines are reversed at the brake treadle valve. This can cause the modulated spring brake feature on the rear axle brake to be inoperable. In the event the rear brake supply reservoir were lost, this could result in loss of brakes without proper function of the modulated spring brake action of the rear brake axle to stop the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Vehicle owners will be instructed to swap supply lines at the treadle valve to obtain the correct plumbing, and will be reimbursed for labor expenses.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V089000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 1994-05-10T00:00:00
Subject: Brakes:air systems:lines:metallic
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 74

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Air brake supply lines are reversed at the brake treadle valve. This can cause the modulated spring brake feature on the rear axle brake to be inoperable. In the event the rear brake supply reservoir were lost, this could result in loss of brakes without proper function of the modulated spring brake action of the rear brake axle to stop the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: Loss of the secondary spring brake function could result in a vehicle accident if the primary air brakes fail.
Corrective Action: Vehicle owners will be instructed to swap supply lines at the treadle valve to obtain the correct plumbing, and will be reimbursed for labor expenses.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-gcpr_wq88.93db
NHTSA ID: 94V089000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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