Recall 00V-162: 1997–2000 Blue Bird ALL American, 2000 Blue Bird Commercial and 4 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Jun 12, 2000, covering about 9,687 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. Bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.
The risk
Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.
The fix
Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.
Notes
Owner notification began june 14, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Controls › Foot Control/Valve |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V162000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Blue Bird Commercial | 2000 | All years |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Blue Bird LTC 40 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Blue Bird Q-Bus | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-162?
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. Bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.
How is recall 00V-162 fixed?
Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.