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Safety recall · 91V218000

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

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on December 16, 1991. It covers about 365 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V218000
Reported
Dec 16, 1991
Vehicles
365
Area
Brakes

The problem

The hydraulic brake hose mounted on the rear axle may rub against the left frame rail.

The risk

The hydraulic brake hose rubbing against the left framerail could chafe and split, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid and increasedstopping distances.

The fix

Install a bracket at rear axle to provide additional clearance between the brake hose and the frame rail.

Contacts

System: brakes, hydraulic.Vehicle description: school buses with f170 rear axle.

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 91V218000.
  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
1990 Blue Bird TC2000113C
1991 Blue Bird TC2000012C

Questions

Is the 91V218000 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 91V218000?

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 91V218000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on December 16, 1991. 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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