Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 82V-029 · 1981–1982 Blue Bird ALL American
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 82V-029 covers 1,500 1981–1982 Blue Bird ALL American for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO SUBSTANDARD RUBBER PRODUCTS USED IN PRODUCING SPRING BRAKE HOSES INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE HOSE COULD RUPTURE CAUSING THE LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES ON THE AFFECTED FRONT WHEEL.
The fix
DEALER WILL SUPPLY TWO HOSES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS, FOR REPLACEMENT BY OWNER. LABOR CHARGES WILL BE REIMBURSED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE HOSES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1981 to January 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.