Blue Bird Service Brakes, Air Recall 93V081000 (173 Vehicles)

The problem

The front brake air lines are incorrectly routed through the pressure protection valve at the auxiliary wet tank. This results in lack of air pressure to the front brakes when the air pressure in the auxiliary wet tank drops below 65 p.S.I., Resulting in inoperable front brakes.

The risk

When there is no front brake application, stoppingdistance increases, and there is an increased risk of accident.

The fix

CORRECTLY REROUTE THE BRAKE LINES.

Contacts

System: brakes.Vehicle description: rear engine buses.

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 93V081000.
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	Recalls	Grade
1992 Blue Bird Q-Bus	2	C
1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus	3	C
1992 Blue Bird TC2000	15	C
1993 Blue Bird TC2000	15	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1992 Blue Bird Q-Bus

1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus

1992 Blue Bird TC2000

1993 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 93V081000 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 93V081000?

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 93V081000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 17, 1993. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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