Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. These Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” The Brake System Does Not Have An R12-Dc Valve Or Secondary Control Line In The Braking System.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
LTC 40
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V076000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
The Absence Of The Valve And Secondary Control Line Could Cause Increased Stopping Distances.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install The Required Valve And Secondary Control Line. Owner Notification Began April 27, 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
19980301
End Of Manufacture
20000306
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
88
Date Owners Notified
20010427
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20010316
Make Campaign Number
R01EV
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121