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1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall - Campaign #00V051000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS RECALL - #00V051000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE 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.

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Vehicle 1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 3/19/1998 - 2/3/2000
Recalled on 2/28/2000
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 3/8/2000
# Affected 3,113
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
 
Description VEHICLE 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.
Consequences WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, FUTURE MAINTENANCE MIGHT BE AFFECTED BY THIS INCONSISTENCY, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE INSTALLED INCORRECT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE AIR LINE PLUMBING AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 8, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE

1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL

1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SUSPENSION
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