OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

93V081000

Service Brakes, Air

Reported May 17, 1993 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Summary

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.

Consequence

WHEN THERE IS NO FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION, STOPPINGDISTANCE INCREASES, AND THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT.

Remedy

CORRECTLY REROUTE THE BRAKE LINES.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUSES.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1993 Blue Bird Q-BUS 1993 Blue Bird TC2000 1992 Blue Bird TC2000 1992 Blue Bird Q-BUS

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