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1998-2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 recall: service brakes, air

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on March 16, 2001. It covers about 88 vehicles.

vehicles affected
88
reported
Mar 16, 2001
owners notified
Apr 27, 2001

Service brakes, air

What is wrong
Vehicle description: transit buses. These buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake system does not have an r12-dc valve or secondary control line in the braking system.
Risk
The absence of the valve and secondary control line could cause increased stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will install the required valve and secondary control line. Owner notification began april 27, 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 01V076000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V076000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2000 Blue Bird LTC 40 service brakes, air?

Yes. Recall 01V076000, reported on March 16, 2001, covers about 88 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V076000?

Dealers will install the required valve and secondary control line. Owner notification began april 27, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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