Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 91V-218 · 1990–1991 Blue Bird TC2000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 91V-218 covers 365 1990–1991 Blue Bird TC2000 for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V218000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE MOUNTED ON THE REAR AXLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE LEFT FRAME RAIL.
The risk
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE RUBBING AGAINST THE LEFT FRAMERAIL COULD CHAFE AND SPLIT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND INCREASEDSTOPPING DISTANCES.
The fix
INSTALL A BRACKET AT REAR AXLE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE FRAME RAIL.
SYSTEM: BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH F170 REAR AXLE.
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 March 1, 1990 to March 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- SQNHTSA