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1996 Blue Bird Qb

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

the power steering hose with a crimped end fitting was improperly manufactured.

Corrective Action

the end fitting can blow-off resulting in a loss of power assisted steering causing insufficient steering control which increases the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

owners are requested to inspect the power steering hose for the suspect hoses (identifiable by date code) and replace hoses as necessary.

1995 Blue Bird Qb

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber

Consequence of Defect

air suspension torque arm can come in contact with the air brake chamber mounting bracket resulting in broken s-cam mounting bracket.

Corrective Action

this can result in the loss of brake lining contacton the rear wheel increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify vehicles to incorporate an axle seat spacer and replace the cam shaft and cam shaft bracket with a longer cam shaft and cam shaft bracket on both right and left rear brake assemblies to provide sufficient clearance.

1994 Blue Bird Qb

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber

Consequence of Defect

air suspension torque arm can come in contact with the air brake chamber mounting bracket resulting in broken s-cam mounting bracket.

Corrective Action

this can result in the loss of brake lining contacton the rear wheel increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify vehicles to incorporate an axle seat spacer and replace the cam shaft and cam shaft bracket with a longer cam shaft and cam shaft bracket on both right and left rear brake assemblies to provide sufficient clearance.

1993 Blue Bird Qb

Component

Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber

Consequence of Defect

air suspension torque arm can come in contact with the air brake chamber mounting bracket resulting in broken s-cam mounting bracket.

Corrective Action

this can result in the loss of brake lining contacton the rear wheel increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify vehicles to incorporate an axle seat spacer and replace the cam shaft and cam shaft bracket with a longer cam shaft and cam shaft bracket on both right and left rear brake assemblies to provide sufficient clearance.