Defect Description For Recall
An Incorrect Size Brake Chamber May Have Been Installed On The Front And/Or Rear Brake Assemblies Which Could Affect The Brake Balance And Stopping Distance.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
Q-BUS
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
94V011000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber
Effect Of Defect
Brake Imbalance May Cause Loss Of Vehicle Control During Brake Applications; Increased Stopping Distance Or Brake Application Could Result In Loss Of Control And An Accident.
Fix Defect
Bus Owners Will Be Provided With InstruCTIons To Inspect Their Vehicles And Provide Blue Bird With Certain Information. Blue Bird Will Review The Information And, Where Needed, Will Forward Replacement Brake Chambers Along With Replacement InstruCTIons To The Vehicle Owners. Brake Chamber Replacement Will Be Performed By The Vehicle Owner Or A Qualified Repair Facility.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19920401
End Of Manufacture
19930501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
122
Date Owners Notified
19931221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19940121