Recall 04V341000: Blue bird body company

Report received

Jul 19, 2004

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

48vehicles

Model years

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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

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.

Possible consequence

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.