NHTSA recall 04V388000
Service brakes, air › Disc
Blue Bird Express 4000 and 3 more
Reported Aug 4, 2004156 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R04HWBuilt Jul 31, 2003 – Jun 25, 2004
The defect
Certain motor coaches, motor homes, commuter coaches, and transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor dx 225 air disc brakes, are experiencing excessive smoke in the wheel area due to overheating of the air disc brake pads.
The risk
A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.
The remedy
Arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. this recall began august 10, 2004. owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.