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certain motor coaches fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." these buses were manufactured without the check valve, which protects the front service brake reservoir.

Corrective Action

loss of air pressure could result in longer stopping distances which could result in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will add the required check valve to the front air brake service reservoir to insure compliance with fmvss no. 121. the recall began on july 30, 2004. owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

2004 Blue Bird Express 4500

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Disc

Consequence of Defect

certain motor homes, commuter coaches, and transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor dx 225 air disc brakes, are experiencing excessive smoke in the wheel area due to overheating of the air disc brake pads.

Corrective Action

a potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.

Recall Notes

arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. this recall began august 10, 2004. owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

2004 Blue Bird Express 4500

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

on certain motor homes and transit coaches, incorrect torque application could have been applied to the clamp bolts and the drag link.

Corrective Action

this could lead to the clamps becoming loose, causing misalignment of the steering axles, which could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the clamp bolts and and tighten to the required torque. owner notification began on april 7, 2004. owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.