NHTSA Recall 00V162000: Foot control/valve (service brakes)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,687 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V162000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R00DX |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › CONTROLS › FOOT CONTROL/VALVE |
| Report received | June 12, 2000 |
| Owner notification | June 14, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. Bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.
Safety risk
Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.
Notes
Owner notification began june 14, 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 00V162000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird Commercial | 2000 |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Blue Bird Ltc 40 | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird Q-Bus | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1997, 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.