Recall 94V011000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER Defect in 1992-1993 BLUE BIRD TC2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 122 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V011000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 122 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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