2004 Blue Bird Express 4000 and Blue Bird Express 4500 recall: check valve
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 19, 2004. It covers about 48 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 48
- reported
- Jul 19, 2004
- owners notified
- Jul 30, 2004
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- Certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses were manufactured without the check valve, which protects the front service brake reservoir.
- Risk
- Loss of air pressure could result in longer stopping distances which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add the required check valve to the front air brake service reservoir to insure compliance with fmvss no. 121. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.
Recall number 04V341000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 04V341000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Blue Bird Express 4000 and Blue Bird Express 4500 check valve?
Yes. Recall 04V341000, reported on July 19, 2004, covers about 48 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V341000?
Dealers will add the required check valve to the front air brake service reservoir to insure compliance with fmvss no. 121. The recall began on july 30, 2004. Owners should contact blue bird at 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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