NHTSA recall 04V341000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
Blue Bird Express 4000 and 1 more
Reported Jul 19, 200448 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R04HUBuilt Jul 7, 2003 – Jun 25, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
Loss of air pressure could result in longer stopping distances which could result in a crash.
The remedy
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.