Vehicle recall 90V077000 · April 19, 1990

1989-1990 Blue Bird TC2000

Bendix hydraulic brake booster may malfunction under certain combinations of fluid temperature and brake pedal force.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Bendix hydraulic brake booster may malfunction under certain combinations of fluid temperature and brake pedal force.
Consequence: This would cause the brake booster to self-apply and result in full brake application, without warning, which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace hydraulic brake booster.
Notes: System: hydraulic brake booster.vehicle description: school buses with hydraulic brakes.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V077000
Reported to NHTSA: April 19, 1990
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: February 19, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 308
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum

Recall 90V077000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird TC2000 (1989-1990): 1990, 1989

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