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Safety recall · 71V183000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on October 14, 1971. It covers about 249 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V183000
Reported
Oct 14, 1971
Vehicles
249
Area
Brakes

Contacts

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. )

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V183000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1971 Blue Bird All American04A
1972 Blue Bird All American04A

Questions

Is the 71V183000 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 71V183000?

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 71V183000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 14, 1971. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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