Drum: drumRecall 89V-202 · 1988–1989 Blue Bird TC2000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 89V-202 covers 1,369 1988–1989 Blue Bird TC2000 for a drum: drum problem, reported to NHTSA on November 16, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V202000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES MAY CONTAIN CRACKED BRAKE DRUMS DUE TO IMPROPER FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL HUBS AND THE BRAKE DRUMS.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF BUS BRAKING CONTROL AND RESULTIN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE DEFECTIVE BRAKE DRUMS.
SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE DRUMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.
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 May 1, 1988 to August 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- CRACKED BRAKE DRUMSNHTSA