BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V162000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | COMMERCIAL SERIES | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-06-14 | 2000-06-12 | 2000-06-16 |
Production Dates: 1997-10-15 - 2000-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R00DX
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9687
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES. BENDIX CHANGED THE INTERNAL DESIGN OF THE QR1C RELAY VALVE BY ADDING A HOLE IN THE INTERNAL DIAPHRAGM. WHEN THE HOLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM ALIGNS WITH THE HOLE IN THE VALVE BODY, THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME INCREASES.
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, DRIVER ACTIVATES THE PARKING BRAKE BUT REMOVES FOOT FROM THE THREADLE VALVE, THE BUS COULD ROLL BEFORE THE PARKING BRAKE IS FULLY ENGAGED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGMS WITH HOLES WITH SOLID DIAPHRAGMS FOR THE QR1C VALVES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2000.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 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
