Blue Bird Chamber Recall 01V320000 (1,500 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Contacts

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).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V320000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 Blue Bird All American	1	14	D
2002 Blue Bird All American	1	14	D
2001 Blue Bird Commercial	1	2	F
2002 Blue Bird Commercial	0	1	C
2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	5	D
2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	2	C
2001 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C
2002 Blue Bird TC2000	0	11	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Blue Bird All American

2002 Blue Bird All American

2001 Blue Bird Commercial

2002 Blue Bird Commercial

2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus

2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus

2001 Blue Bird TC2000

2002 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 01V320000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V320000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V320000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 5, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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