Recall 02V302000: 2003–2004 Blue Bird Commercial and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 13, 2002

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

485vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Blue Bird ALL American2 complaints
• 2004 Blue Bird ALL American10 complaints
• 2003 Blue Bird Commercial0 complaints
• 2004 Blue Bird Commercial0 complaints
• 2003 Blue Bird TC20008 complaints
• 2004 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints