Vehicle recall 02V302000 · November 13, 2002
Blue Bird All American, Commercial and 1 more model
On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Owner notification began December 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
- Notes
- Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V302000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 2002
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R02GR
- Owner notification
- December 12, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 485
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Blue Bird Commercial (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Blue Bird TC2000 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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