BLUE BIRD Q-BUS 2001: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V320000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | Q-BUS | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-11-16 | 2001-10-05 | 2001-10-10 |
Production Dates: 2001-02-14 - 2001-10-04
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R01FK
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.
THIS CONDITION COULD REDUCE BRAKING OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE VALUES ON EACH BRAKE CHAMBER NUT AND TIGHTEN TO SPECIFICATIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 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.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R01FK.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
