Blue Bird Commercial (2004) – 02V302000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Front Engine School And Transit Buses Equipped With Hydraulic Brakes, The Rear Hydraulic Brake Hose Could Contact The Frame Rail And Abrade, Allowing Brake Fluid Leakage.

Make Of Vehicle

BLUE BIRD

Model Of Vehicle

COMMERCIAL

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

02V302000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Effect Of Defect

If This Occurs, Vehicle Braking Could Be Affected, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Rear Brake Hose To Frame Rail Clearance And Reposition The Brake Hose Clamps At The Axle To Ensure Adequate Clearance. Any Chafed Brake Hoses Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began December 12, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Blue Bird At 1-478-822-2242.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Start Of Manufacture

20011217

End Of Manufacture

20021028

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

485

Date Owners Notified

20021212

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Date Report Received

20021113

Make Campaign Number

R02GR

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard