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NHTSARecalled Aug 4, 2004 · #04V388000

BLUE BIRD/AIR DISC BRAKE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN MOTOR COACHES, MOTOR HOMES, COMMUTER COACHES, AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVIN-MERITOR DX 225 AIR DISC BRAKES, ARE EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE SMOKE IN THE WHEEL AREA DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE AIR DISC BRAKE PADS. A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Product details

Product
BLUE BIRD/AIR DISC BRAKE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ARVIN-MERITOR WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO ENSURE PROPER SET-UP AND OPERATION. THIS RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.

View the official CPSC notice