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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V060📅 Mar 1, 2001

2000–2001 Blue Bird ALL American & 2000–2001 Blue Bird Commercial + 2 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer J230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. The crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. The combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.

💥 The risk

This CAN cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. Owner notification began march 15, 2001. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V060000
Manufacturer recall #
R01EM
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
460
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 15, 2001
Built
Jan 28, 2000 – Oct 2, 2000
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V060 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V060?

2000–2001 Blue Bird ALL American & 2000–2001 Blue Bird Commercial + 2 more. 460 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.