Recalls for 2001 Blue Bird Commercial

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Posted on: 2001-10-10
Description
Vehicle description: school and transit buses.  Insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.

Consequence
This condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications.  Owner notification began november 16, 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 1-912-822-2242.

Notes
Blue bird recall no.  R01fk.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

Posted on: 2001-03-01
Description
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.

Consequence
This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).