2003-2004 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on November 13, 2002. It covers about 485 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 485
reported: Nov 13, 2002
owners notified: Dec 12, 2002
related complaints: 7

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage.
Risk: If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Owner notification began december 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 02V302000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird All American 2003-2004 2003 2004
Blue Bird Commercial 2003-2004 2003 2004
Blue Bird TC2000 2003-2004 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about brakes problems.

2003 Blue Bird All American 2004 Blue Bird All American 2003 Blue Bird Commercial 2004 Blue Bird Commercial 2003 Blue Bird TC2000 2004 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions about recall 02V302000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2004 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 02V302000, reported on November 13, 2002, covers about 485 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V302000?

Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Owner notification began december 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

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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