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NHTSARecalled Apr 19, 1996 · #96V068000

BLUE BIRD/BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

AIR SUSPENSION TORQUE ARM CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING BRACKET RESULTING IN BROKEN S-CAM MOUNTING BRACKET. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF BRAKE LINING CONTACTON THE REAR WHEEL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
BLUE BIRD/BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL MODIFY VEHICLES TO INCORPORATE AN AXLE SEAT SPACER AND REPLACE THE CAM SHAFT AND CAM SHAFT BRACKET WITH A LONGER CAM SHAFT AND CAM SHAFT BRACKET ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE.

View the official CPSC notice