Blue Bird 1992–1993 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled May 17, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V081000 · Blue Bird
Hazard
WHEN THERE IS NO FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION, STOPPINGDISTANCE INCREASES, AND THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CORRECTLY REROUTE THE BRAKE LINES.
Units
173 units
Description
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.
What to do
CORRECTLY REROUTE THE BRAKE LINES.
Product
Blue Bird Q-BUS · Blue Bird TC2000
Manufacturer(s)
Blue Bird Body Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →