Latest BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/blue_bird/commercialThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationMon, 29 Apr 2024 17:01:37 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive2004 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON CERTAIN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE COULD CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL AND ABRADE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/commercial/recalls/000015377000106792000000073/recall.aspxWed, 13 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT2003 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSON CERTAIN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE COULD CONTACT THE FRAME RAIL AND ABRADE, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/commercial/recalls/000015377000104997000000073/recall.aspxWed, 13 Nov 2002 00:00:00 GMT2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/commercial/recalls/000014433000097979000000104/recall.aspxFri, 05 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT2001 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/commercial/recalls/000014433000093148000000104/recall.aspxFri, 05 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMT2001 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION SPICER J230 REAR AXLE, SPRING SUSPENSION, AND CREWSON BRUNNER AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE CREWSON BRUNNER SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS A U-BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET WHEN A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED. THE COMBINATION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL EXTENSION OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/commercial/recalls/000012855000093148000000099/recall.aspxFri, 23 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT2000 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION SPICER J230 REAR AXLE, SPRING SUSPENSION, AND CREWSON BRUNNER AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE CREWSON BRUNNER SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS A U-BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET WHEN A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED. THE COMBINATION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL EXTENSION OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/commercial/recalls/000012855000087908000000099/recall.aspxFri, 23 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMT2000 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES. BENDIX CHANGED THE INTERNAL DESIGN OF THE QR1C RELAY VALVE BY ADDING A HOLE IN THE INTERNAL DIAPHRAGM. WHEN THE HOLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM ALIGNS WITH THE HOLE IN THE VALVE BODY, THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME INCREASES.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/commercial/recalls/000010807000087908000000089/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT2000 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL RECALLED FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKE TREADLE VALVE AIR LINES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/commercial/recalls/000010170000087908000000097/recall.aspxTue, 22 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMT