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Blue Bird TC2000 Recall 91V218: Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 91V218, reported December 16, 1991, 365 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V218BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE MOUNTED ON THE REAR AXLE MAY RUB AGAINST THE LEFT FRAME RAIL.
Risk
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE RUBBING AGAINST THE LEFT FRAMERAIL COULD CHAFE AND SPLIT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID AND INCREASEDSTOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
INSTALL A BRACKET AT REAR AXLE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND THE FRAME RAIL.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH F170 REAR AXLE.

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird TC200019901991