| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TC2000 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19920301 - 19930201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V081000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930520 | Date Received by ODI: 19930517 | Date Added to Database: 19930525 |
| 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 | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 173 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE FRONT BRAKE AIR LINES ARE INCORRECTLY ROUTED THROUGH THE PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE AT THE AUXILIARY WET TANK. THIS RESULTS IN LACK OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE AUXILIARY WET TANK DROPS BELOW 65 P.S.I., RESULTING IN INOPERABLE FRONT BRAKES. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THERE IS NO FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION, STOPPINGDISTANCE INCREASES, AND THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
CORRECTLY REROUTE THE BRAKE LINES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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