BLUE BIRD LTC 40 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | LTC 40 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-04-27 | 2001-03-16 | 2001-03-21 |
Production Dates: 1998-03-01 - 2000-03-06
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R01EV
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 88
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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.
THE ABSENCE OF THE VALVE AND SECONDARY CONTROL LINE COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
