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Blue Bird Body - Air compressor belt may slip reducing air output
Official notice
17 Dec 2018
Last checked
17 Dec 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Air compressor belt may slip reducing air output. If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash. Published 2018-12-17.
What to do now
Blue bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the existing air compressor belt with a new shorter air compressor belt, free of charge. The recall began february 1, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19zw-sb.
Units affected
28
Recall number
R19ZW-SB
Official notice
2018-12-17
The hazard
The hazard
If the parking brake applies while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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Company & contacts
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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Documents, notices & source
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