GULF STREAM COMMERCIAL 2001: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : COMMERCIAL | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2000-01-28 - 2000-10-02 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 01V060000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-03-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2001-02-23 | Date Added to Database: 2001-03-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R01EM | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 460 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION SPICER J230 REAR AXLE, SPRING SUSPENSION, AND CREWSON BRUNNER AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE CREWSON BRUNNER SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS A U-BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET WHEN A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED. THE COMBINATION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL EXTENSION OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL FOR REDUCED BRAKING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL MODIFIED U-BOLT BRACKETS THAT WILL PROVIDE THE NEEDED CLEARANCE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 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 1-912-825-2021. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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