2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 RECALL - #04V341000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : CHECK VALVE
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE, WHICH PROTECTS THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/7/2003 - 6/25/2004 |
| Recalled on |
7/20/2004 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/30/2004 |
| # Affected |
48 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE BUSES WERE MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE, WHICH PROTECTS THE FRONT SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD THE REQUIRED CHECK VALVE TO THE FRONT AIR BRAKE SERVICE RESERVOIR TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 121. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R04HU.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2004 BLUE BIRD EXPRESS 4500 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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