Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TC2000 | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19910801 - 19911201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V085000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19920707 | Date Received by ODI: 19920617 | Date Added to Database: 19920626 |
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:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 40 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS THE STEERING ARM PREVENTING PROPER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. |
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Consequence:
IMPROPER AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTMENT COULD CAUSEUNEXPECTED CHANGES IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT INTHE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE FRONT AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE LONGER PUSH RODS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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