BLUE BIRD TCFC 1993: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 93V177000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | TCFC | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-10-11 | 1993-11-02 | 1993-11-16 |
Production Dates: 1992-09-01 - 1993-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 360
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE ROD "L" BRACKET CAN BEND, RESULTING IN THE RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
UNINTENTIONAL RELEASE OF THE PARKING BRAKE OF ANUNATTENDED VEHICLE MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO ALLOW VEHICLE OWNERS TO REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND SUPPORT BRACKET.
SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE; MECHANICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FOOT APPLIED PARKING BRAKES. 'AIR BRAKEUNITS ARE NOT INVOLVED.'NOTE: IF THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT RECEIVED IN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT BLUE BIRD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-912-825-9608. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
