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Blue Bird TC2000 Recall 90V077: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

NHTSA campaign 90V077, reported April 19, 1990, 308 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V077BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Problem
BENDIX HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER MAY MALFUNCTION UNDER CERTAIN COMBINATIONS OF FLUID TEMPERATURE AND BRAKE PEDAL FORCE.
Risk
THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO SELF-APPLY AND RESULT IN FULL BRAKE APPLICATION, WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER.
Notes
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird TC200019891990