OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

82V029000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Reported Mar 30, 1982 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Summary

DUE TO SUBSTANDARD RUBBER PRODUCTS USED IN PRODUCING SPRING BRAKE HOSES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES ON THE AFFECTED FRONT WHEEL.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

DEALER WILL SUPPLY TWO HOSES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS, FOR REPLACEMENT BY OWNER. LABOR CHARGES WILL BE REIMBURSED.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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