COMMERCIAL: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Go Back To 2001 BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Directory

NHTSA Campaign Number:	01V320000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	BLUE BIRD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	COMMERCIAL
Model Year:	2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	R01FK
Manufacturer Component Description:	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufacturered:	20010214 - 20011004
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	1500
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20011116
Recall Initiated By:	20011116
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:	20011005
Record Creation Date:	20011010
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Defect Summary:	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.
Consequence Summary:	THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE VALUES ON EACH BRAKE CHAMBER NUT AND TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 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 1-912-822-2242.

Get new car reviews for all makes and models including Toyota, GM, Ford, and many more.
If you are buying a new auto, apply for a great quote on auto loans from one38.org.
Don't accept your insurance renewal quote! Search the auto insurance market for a cheaper deal with Ridoe.net insurance.
THOUSANDS of Stunning High Res Car Wallpaper, Car Images, Exotic Car Pictures and Gallery.
It's easy to compare car insurance rates online. The average Quoteserv.com customer saves $500 per year on their insurance premium.