NHTSA Recall 01V060000: Slack adjusters (service brakes)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 460 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V060000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R01EM |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Report received | February 23, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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 01V060000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2000, 2001 |
| Blue Bird Commercial | 2000, 2001 |
| Blue Bird Q-Bus | 2000, 2001 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 2000, 2001 |
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.