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1996-1998 Blue Bird C1 and Blue Bird TC1000 recall: drum

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on May 12, 1998. It covers about 433 vehicles.

vehicles affected
433
reported
May 12, 1998

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum

What is wrong
Vehicle description: steering axle brake drums, part number 61958b, used in an axle assembly combination supplied solely to blue bird body company by webb wheel. The brake drum is oversized in the area above the mounting flange and prevents the disc wheel from mounting flat against the brake drum.
Risk
Prolonged exposure can lead to disc wheel cracking and subsequent disc wheel failure. This could also lead to loose flange nuts and loss of a wheel if not detected.
Remedy
Webb wheel will replace both steering axle brake drums. Also, if contact is present between the brake drum and the disc wheel, both steering axle brake drums and both steering axle disc wheels will be replaced.

Recall number 98V128000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V128000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1998 Blue Bird C1 and Blue Bird TC1000 drum?

Yes. Recall 98V128000, reported on May 12, 1998, covers about 433 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V128000?

Webb wheel will replace both steering axle brake drums. Also, if contact is present between the brake drum and the disc wheel, both steering axle brake drums and both steering axle disc wheels will be replaced.

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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