PACE ARROW VISION 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| Make : PACE ARROW | Model : VISION | Year : 2020 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 21V284000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2021-06-02 | Date Received by ODI: 2021-04-22 | Date Added to Database: 2021-04-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R21BE-SB | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1634 | ||
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Summary:
Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain 2020-2022 Vision and All American school buses. A retainer was not properly seated in the SC-3 single check valve and may not provide source air isolation when pressure is applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake System." |
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Consequence:
Unintended spring brake application may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will replace the SC-3 check valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BE-SB. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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