1997-2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL

1997-2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL (Change Vehicle)

The following SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL recall/defect on 1997-2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS vehicles was reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration on 2000-06-12. For more information contact the National Highway Traffic Safety administration or the US Department of Transportation. See recall summary below.

Build Years/Makes/Models:	1997 - 2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 1997 - 2000 BLUE BIRD TC2000 1997 - 2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS 1997 - 2000 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 2000 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL 1997 - 1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES
UNits affected:	9687
Recall Number:	00V162000
Summary:	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES. BENDIX CHANGED THE INTERNAL DESIGN OF THE QR1C RELAY VALVE BY ADDING A HOLE IN THE INTERNAL DIAPHRAGM. WHEN THE HOLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM ALIGNS WITH THE HOLE IN THE VALVE BODY, THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME INCREASES.
Consequence:	UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, DRIVER ACTIVATES THE PARKING BRAKE BUT REMOVES FOOT FROM THE THREADLE VALVE, THE BUS COULD ROLL BEFORE THE PARKING BRAKE IS FULLY ENGAGED.
Remedy:	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGMS WITH HOLES WITH SOLID DIAPHRAGMS FOR THE QR1C VALVES.
Notes:	OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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