Auto Recalls for Consumers

2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall - Campaign #01V060000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS RECALL - #01V060000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SLACK ADJUSTERS

VEHICLE 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.

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Vehicle 2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 1/28/2000 - 10/2/2000
Recalled on 3/1/2001
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 3/15/2001
# Affected 460
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
 
Description VEHICLE 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.
Consequences THIS CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL FOR REDUCED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED U-BOLT BRACKETS THAT WILL PROVIDE THE NEEDED CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2001. 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE

2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL

2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SUSPENSION
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