Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TC2000 | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19900301 - 19900301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V218000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920206 | Date Received by ODI: 19911216 | Date Added to Database: 19911218 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 365 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE MOUNTED ON THE REAR AXLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE LEFT FRAME RAIL. |
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Consequence:
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE RUBBING AGAINST THE LEFT FRAMERAIL COULD CHAFE AND SPLIT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND INCREASEDSTOPPING DISTANCES. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A BRACKET AT REAR AXLE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE FRAME RAIL. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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