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1994 BLUE BIRD TCRE Recall - Campaign #94V089000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1994 BLUE BIRD TCRE RECALL - #94V089000

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

AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES ARE REVERSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE FEATURE ON THE REAR AXLE BRAKE TO BE INOPERABLE. IN THE EVENT THE REAR BRAKE SUPPLY RESERVOIR WERE LOST, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES WITHOUT PROPER FUNCTION OF THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE ACTION OF THE REAR BRAKE AXLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.

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Vehicle 1994 BLUE BIRD TCRE
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 11/1/1993 - 3/1/1994
Recalled on 6/1/1994
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 5/5/1994
# Affected 74
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
 
Description AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES ARE REVERSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE FEATURE ON THE REAR AXLE BRAKE TO BE INOPERABLE. IN THE EVENT THE REAR BRAKE SUPPLY RESERVOIR WERE LOST, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES WITHOUT PROPER FUNCTION OF THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE ACTION OF THE REAR BRAKE AXLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
Consequences LOSS OF THE SECONDARY SPRING BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF THE PRIMARY AIR BRAKES FAIL.
Corrective action VEHICLE OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SWAP SUPPLY LINES AT THE TREADLE VALVE TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT PLUMBING, AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR LABOR EXPENSES.
Notes SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS; LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES; MODELS TC2000 REAR ENGINE, Q-BUS, AND COMMERCIAL SERIES.NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO AFFECT THE NEEDED CORRECTION TO THE AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES, OR ARE NOT REIMBURSED FOR YOUR LABOR EXPENSES, PLEASE CALL BLUE BIRD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-912-825-9608. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT1-800-424-9393.
See also 1994 BLUE BIRD TCRE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING

1994 BLUE BIRD TCRE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
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