Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V388000

Service brakes, air: disc

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-08-04.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V388000

Service brakes, air: disc

Component
Service brakes, air: disc
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
156
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-04
Owners notified
2004-08-10

Defect 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.

Safety risk

A POTENTIAL FIRE IN THE WHEEL MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R04HW.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
BLUE BIRD Express 40002004
BLUE BIRD Express 45002004
BLUE BIRD Ultra LF2005 2004 2003
BLUE BIRD Wanderlodge M3802004 2003

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.