Blue Bird Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings Recall 02V302000

The problem

On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage.

The risk

If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Owner notification began december 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Contacts

Also, customers can 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 02V302000.
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
2003 Blue Bird All American	2	11	C
2004 Blue Bird All American	10	15	D
2003 Blue Bird Commercial	0	1	C
2004 Blue Bird Commercial	0	1	C
2003 Blue Bird TC2000	0	6	B
2004 Blue Bird TC2000	0	5	A

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2003 Blue Bird All American

2004 Blue Bird All American

2003 Blue Bird Commercial

2004 Blue Bird Commercial

2003 Blue Bird TC2000

2004 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 02V302000 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 02V302000?

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 02V302000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on November 13, 2002. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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