Vehicle recall 91V218000 · December 16, 1991

1990-1991 Blue Bird TC2000

The hydraulic brake hose mounted on the rear axle may rub against the left frame rail.

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

Summary: The hydraulic brake hose mounted on the rear axle may rub against the left frame rail.
Consequence: The hydraulic brake hose rubbing against the left framerail could chafe and split, resulting in loss of hydraulic fluid and increasedstopping distances.
Remedy: Install a bracket at rear axle to provide additional clearance between the brake hose and the frame rail.
Notes: System: brakes, hydraulic.vehicle description: school buses with F170 rear axle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V218000
Reported to NHTSA: December 16, 1991
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: February 6, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 365
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 91V218000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 TC2000 (1990-1991): 1991, 1990

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