NHTSARecalled Jul 19, 2004 · #04V341000
BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 121/FRONT BRAKE AIR GAUGE
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Product details
- Product
- BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 121/FRONT BRAKE AIR GAUGE
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.