Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses. Insufficient Torque On The ARVIn-Meritor Air Brake Chamber Mounting Nuts Can Allow The Nuts To Loosen Over Time.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
COMMERCIAL
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
01V320000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Reduce Braking Of The Vehicle, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Torque Values On Each Brake Chamber Nut And Tighten To Specifications. Owner Notification Began November 16, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Blue Bird At 1-912-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20010214
End Of Manufacture
20011004
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1500
Date Owners Notified
20011116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20011005
Make Campaign Number
R01FK