Vehicle recall 93V177000 · November 2, 1993
1992-1993 Blue Bird Tcfc
Parking brake release rod "l" bracket can bend, resulting in the release of the parking brake.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Parking brake release rod "l" bracket can bend, resulting in the release of the parking brake.
- Consequence
- Unintentional release of the parking brake of anunattended vehicle may cause the vehicle to roll and result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will provide replacement parts and instructions to allow vehicle owners to replace the parking brake lever and support bracket.
- Notes
- System: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: buses equipped with foot applied parking brakes. (air brakeunits are not involved.)note: if the replacement parts are not received in a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9608. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V177000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 1993
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 11, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 360
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Conventional
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 Tcfc (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
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