NHTSA Recall 96V132000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1996-07-12. An estimated 32 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES OR BLEEDER VALVES AND THE "REYCO" AIR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CAN OCCUR CAUSING FAILURE OF ONE OF THE HYDRAULIC FITTINGS.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC FITTINGS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; LINES; NON-METALLIC. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FORWARD ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTION 4561-02 REYCO AIR SUSPENSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 25, 1996. NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.