BLUE BIRD Q-BUS 1992: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | Q-BUS | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-05-20 | 1993-05-17 | 1993-05-25 |
Production Dates: 1992-03-01 - 1993-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 173
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FRONT BRAKE AIR LINES ARE INCORRECTLY ROUTED THROUGH THE PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE AT THE AUXILIARY WET TANK. THIS RESULTS IN LACK OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE AUXILIARY WET TANK DROPS BELOW 65 P.S.I., RESULTING IN INOPERABLE FRONT BRAKES.
WHEN THERE IS NO FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION, STOPPINGDISTANCE INCREASES, AND THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT.
CORRECTLY REROUTE THE BRAKE LINES.
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE BUSES.
