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2001 Blue Bird Commercial recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Blue Bird Commercial, covering 1,960 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, air: drum: chamberReported October 5, 2001 · 1,500 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.
Risk
This condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑912‑822‑2242.

Recall number 01V320000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: slack adjustersReported February 23, 2001 · 460 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. The crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. The combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.
Risk
This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. Owner notification began march 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑912‑825‑2021.

Recall number 01V060000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2001 Blue Bird Commercial have?

2, covering service brakes, air.

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