BLUE BIRD ULTRA LF 2005: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V388000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ULTRA LF | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-08-10 | 2004-08-04 | 2004-08-11 |
Production Dates: 2003-03-14 - 2004-07-02
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R04HW
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 156
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, MOTOR HOMES, COMMUTER COACHES, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN-MERITOR DX 225 AIR DISC BRAKES, ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS.
A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
ARVIN-MERITOR WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO ENSURE PROPER SET-UP AND OPERATION. THIS RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R04HW.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
