Service brakes, air: slack adjustersRecall 92V-085 · 1991–1992 Blue Bird TC2000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 92V-085 covers 40 1991–1992 Blue Bird TC2000 for a service brakes, air: slack adjusters problem, reported to NHTSA on June 17, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V085000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE FRONT AIR BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS THE STEERING ARM PREVENTING PROPER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.
The risk
IMPROPER AIR BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTMENT COULD CAUSEUNEXPECTED CHANGES IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT INTHE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP.
The fix
REPLACE THE FRONT AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CHAMBERS THAT HAVE LONGER PUSH RODS.
SYSTEM: FRONT AIR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE AUTOMATIC SLACKADJUSTER.
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 August 1, 1991 to December 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.