Recall 94V-011: 1992–1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus, 1992–1993 Blue Bird TC2000

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Jan 21, 1994, covering about 122 vehicles.

NHTSA number
94V-011
Report date
Jan 21, 1994
Vehicles affected
122
Owners notified
Dec 21, 1993

The problem

An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance.

The risk

Brake imbalance may cause loss of vehicle control during brake applications; increased stopping distance or brake application could result in loss of control and an accident.

The fix

Bus owners will be provided with instructions to inspect their vehicles and provide blue bird with certain information. Blue bird will review the information and, where needed, will forward replacement brake chambers along with replacement instructions to the vehicle owners. Brake chamber replacement will be performed by the vehicle owner or a qualified repair facility.

Notes

System: brakes; air; drum and shoe systems; chamber; brake.vehicle description: rear engine buses.note: if your vehicle is provided to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service at 1-912-825-9608. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Drum › Chamber
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number94V011000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Q-Bus1992, 1993All years
Blue Bird TC20001992, 1993All 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 94V-011?

An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance.

How is recall 94V-011 fixed?

Bus owners will be provided with instructions to inspect their vehicles and provide blue bird with certain information. Blue bird will review the information and, where needed, will forward replacement brake chambers along with replacement instructions to the vehicle owners. Brake chamber replacement will be performed by the vehicle owner or a qualified repair facility.

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.