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Blue Bird Body - Left, rear brake caliper may drag
Official notice
24 May 2019
Last checked
24 May 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Left, rear brake caliper may drag. A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury. Published 2019-05-24.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new caliper with an updated clearance adjustment mechanism, free of charge. Blue bird issued owners interim notification on july 18, 2019. The recall began august 28, 2019. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r19aa - nsb.
Units affected
70
Recall number
R19AA - NSB
Official notice
2019-05-24
The hazard
The hazard
A dragging brake may cause damage to the brake components, which may activate the abs warning light. The warning light may cause the driver to immediately stop the vehicle and transfer occupants. Additionally, the high temperatures at the wheel end can increasing the risk of a fire. Either condition increases the risk of injury.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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