Recall 01V-320: 2001–2002 Blue Bird ALL American, 2001–2002 Blue Bird Commercial and 2 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Oct 5, 2001, covering about 1,500 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.
The risk
This condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R01fk.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 › Drum › Chamber |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V320000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Blue Bird Commercial | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Blue Bird Q-Bus | 2001, 2002 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 2001, 2002 | 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 01V-320?
Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.
How is recall 01V-320 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications. Owner notification began november 16, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242.
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.