4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Blue bird campaign no n/a.fwd/control bus.motor home.possibility that thepoor weld penetration on hydraulic brake pedal assembly may cause structuralfailure of brake pedal and loss of braking ability.(correct by inspecting andreplace brake pedal assemblies where necessary).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Blue bird campaign no n/a.equipped with ford 534 engine.possibility that ifproper starting procedures is not followed, lean carburetor settings requiredfor exhaust emmissions may cause backfire through carburetor causing ignitablefuel droplets to be absorbed by air cleaner, which could result in fire.(correct by inspecting and installing carburetor flame arrestor on carburetorair horn).
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Conventional school bus, chevrolet and gmc chassis.possibili ty that brakeline(s) may have been damaged with drill bit whe n drilling holes in chassisframe to mount outriggers.if con dition exists could cause brake failure.(correct by inspecti ng and replacing lines where necessary.)
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Fwd/control bus and motor homes.possibility that the clevis pin whichconnects the hydraulic brake pedal to master cylinder may have been improperlyheat treated.this condition, if it exists, causes a low strength and brittlemicros structure with surface quench tracks.this campaign was the result ofthe defective part found in a kit used for correction in campaign 73-0004.(correct by inspecting and installing properly heat treated clevis pins)