NHTSA Recall 00V051000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,113 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V051000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 400DR |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | February 22, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 8, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix ABS anti-lock braking system. The primary and secondary brake treadle valve air lines were installed incorrectly at the bendix r12dc relay valve.
Safety risk
With the brake system installed incorrectly, future maintenance might be affected by this inconsistency, causing the brakes to be installed incorrect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix r12dc relay valve.
Notes
Owner notification began march 8, 2000.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V051000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird Commercial | 2000 |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1998, 1999 |
| Blue Bird Q-Bus | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.