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Blue Bird Body - Incorrect pressure display for brakes fmvss 121
Official notice
25 Apr 2018
Last checked
25 Apr 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Incorrect pressure display for brakes fmvss 121. If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2018-04-25.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will update the display software, free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2018. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r18ze-sb.
Units affected
4,886
Recall number
R18ZE - SB
Official notice
2018-04-25
The hazard
The hazard
If the gauges do not correctly display the air pressure that is in the tanks, the operator will not be able to know when the air pressure is actually dropping, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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