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Safety recall · 72V199000

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

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on August 8, 1972. It covers about 34 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V199000
Reported
Aug 8, 1972
Vehicles
34
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Blue bird campaign no n/a. Motor home. Possibility that right rear steelhydraulic brake line could be damaged due to inadequate clearance between brakeline along axle housing, and exhaust pipe from auxiliary generator engine.Damage to brake line could result in loss of one-half of brake system.(Correct by inspecting and rerouting brakeline 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 72V199000.
  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
1972 Blue Bird Wanderlodge03D

Questions

Is the 72V199000 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 72V199000?

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 72V199000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 8, 1972. 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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