BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY P.O. Box 937 – 402 Blue
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1. ASSI S 1002 PARATE E ALL FASTEN 50 200 IN L FE rm k LL Parts List 10020447 KIT RELOCATE PEDAL PARK BRK SERV BBCV Page 9 of 92. BLUE BIRD R11SV DATE FEBRUARY 14 2011 TO U S DEALERS SUBJECT RECALL R11SV FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act Blue Bird has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2011 model year Vision model school and non school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes manufactured from November 13 2009 through December 15 2010 On the subject buses the mechanical foot operated parking brake may deform upon application which may prevent the parking brake from applying This condition may permit the bus to roll unexpectedly when parked which could cause property damage personal injury or death Blue Bird is conducting a recall to correct this defect Buses with this defect must be modified according to the enclosed instructions for Recall RIISV If our records indicate affected buses were delivered in your service area a printout identifying affected buses is enclosed Dealers should verify correct owners and assure that complete shipping addresses are provided for each listed vehicle If you have in your possession or have sold a bus that was purchased from another dealer that may be affected by this recall please notify me at 478 822 2242 Dealers must request modification parts from Blue Bird Recall Administration Dealers will need to provide the body number when r
3. equesting parts Owners are being advised to contact their Blue Bird dealers to arrange a time to have this work performed Labor time to remove park brake pedal assembly and install reinforcing bracket on park brake pedal assembly is 0 42 hrs 25 minutes per bus Labor time to remove a damaged park brake pedal assembly and install a new park brake pedal assembly and reinforcing bracket is 0 42 hrs 25 minutes per bus Dealers may submit campaign claims in Blue Bird iWarranty BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY P O Box 937 402 Blue Bird Blvd Fort Valley Georgia 478 825 2021 Page 2 R11SV Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days Dealers are reminded of their responsibilities under section 154 of The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1991 Dealers are required to complete modifications on units in their inventory before delivering to the final owner Reference Blue Bird Body Company Distributor Memo No 42 92 Questions regarding this recall campaign should be directed to me at 478 822 2242 Thank you Bill Coleman Corporate Recall Administrator Blue Bird Corporation BLUE BIRD R11SV February 14 2011 Dear Blue Bird Owner This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act Blue Bird has decided that a defect which relates to motor
4. hicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days If Blue Bird Body Company should fail to or is unable to remedy this condition without charge to you you may contact ADMINISTRATOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE WASHINGTON D C 20590 Or you may call The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 Or go to HTTP WWW SAFERCAR GOV Questions regarding this recall campaign should be directed to me at 478 822 2242 Thank you SD Chae Bill Coleman Corporate Recall Administrator BLUE BIRD CORPORATION PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION BLUE BIRD Models Affected 2011 model year Vision models with hydraulic brakes and foot operated parking brake ISSUE CORRECTIVE ACTION Foot operated parking brake pedal may deform Install relocation kit to realign the foot when setting the parking brake operated parking brake assembly Replace parking brake assembly if deformed or damaged PROCEDURE WARNING Always follow all Federal State Local and Shop safety standards and use proper safety equipment when performing these procedures Thoroughly read and understand all instructions before performing this procedure 1 Park bus on a level surface apply parking brake switch engine off remove ignition key 2 Chock wheels then release parking brake 3 Disconnect
5. ith a valid UPS delivery address to Blue Bird in one of the enclosed pink postage paid reply envelopes The required parts will be shipped to you or the repairing facility at no charge Labor time to remove park brake pedal assembly and install reinforcing bracket on park brake pedal assembly is 0 42 hrs 25 minutes per bus Labor time to remove a damaged park brake pedal assembly and install a new park brake pedal assembly and reinforcing bracket is 0 42 hrs 25 minutes per bus BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY P O Box 937 402 Blue Bird Blvd Fort Valley Georgia 478 825 2021 Page 2 R11SV If you perform Recall R11SV or have a qualified repair facility convenient to you perform this recall reimbursement for labor may be obtained by completing the pink request for reimbursement sheet provided and returning it to Blue Bird in the enclosed pink postage prepaid envelope If the modifications directed by this notification were performed on your bus prior to the receipt of this recall notification complete and sign the recall reply sheet and attached a copy of the work order invoice Mail the documents in the pink self addressed postage paid envelope included with the recall notification to Blue Bird for warranty consideration Reimbursements will be made in accordance with the requirements of the National Highway Transportation Safety Act Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 573 and 374 Federal law requires that any ve
6. parking brake release handle by removing the cotter pin and flat washer and set aside for use later Fig 1 4 Remove two 5 16 18 x 2 00 capscrews holding parking brake assembly to parking brake mounting bracket Discard capscrews Fig 2 Fig 1 Page I of 9 WERI PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION 5 Remove parking brake assembly from parking brake mounting bracket Set aside spacer on lower bolt for use later Fig 3 Disconnect electrical plug Fig 4 Fig 3 Fig 4 gt A RE Page 2 of 9 BLUEBIRD PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION 6 With parking brake assembly set aside place adapter bracket from relocation kit BB 10020447 over existing parking brake mounting bracket on base structure Position as far to left as welds will allow and line up bracket even with top of existing bracket Fig 5 The two 5 16 holes should face toward the rear of bus 7 Clamp adapter bracket in place if necessary and drill with 5 16 drill bit through parking brake mounting bracket and through back of adapter bracket using the two 5 16 holes as locator points Fig 6 amp 7 gt A RE Fig 5 Fig 6 Big 7 8 Refer to Pedal Replacement on page 6 if you are replacing a deformed or damaged parking brake pedal assembly at this point Page 3 of 9 BLUEBIRD PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION 9 Place spacer on lo
7. t A RE WERI PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION Parking Brake Pedal Replacement 1 Disconnect park brake cable by removing the cotter pin and retaining pin that hold the cable yoke Fig 1 2 Pull yoke out of parking brake assembly Fig 2 turn 90 degrees Fig 3 and remove it from the cable Fig 4 Fig 3 Fig 4 Page 6 of 9 gt A RE BLUEBIRD PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION Parking Brake Pedal Replacement continued 3 Place a small hose clamp around the fingers on the cable retainer Fig 5 amp 6 4 Tighten clamp you may have to use a screw driver to keep the clamp in position on the back side as seen in Fig 7 just enough to pull cable retainer down through the clamp and out of the bottom of the parking brake assembly Fig 8 Fig 5 Fig 6 gt A RE Page 7 of 9 WERI PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION Parking Brake Pedal Replacement continued 5 Push cable retainer up through the new parking brake assembly Fig 9 slide yoke on cable end Fig 10 and install the retaining pin through the parking brake assembly and yoke Fig 11 and install cotter pin Fig 12 gt N Re Fig 11 6 Make sure large end of retaining pin is on the sensor side of the parking brake assembly Fig 13 Page 8 of 9 WERI PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION BASE STRUCTURE NS
8. vehicle safety exists in certain 2011 model year Vision model school and non school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes manufactured from November 13 2009 through December 15 2010 On the subject buses the foot operated parking brake may deform upon application which may prevent the parking brake from applying This condition may permit the bus to roll unexpectedly when parked which could cause property damage personal injury or death Blue Bird is conducting a recall to correct this defect Buses with this defect must be corrected immediately according to the enclosed instructions for Recall R11SV Parts and labor required to complete Recall R11SV according to the attached instructions will be provided at no cost to you Your Blue Bird bus es affected by this recall are identified by body serial number s on the enclosed reply sheets If you no longer own the subject bus es please complete the appropriate section of the yellow parts request sheet and return to Blue Bird in the enclosed pink postage prepaid envelope You should contact your Blue Bird dealer to have this recall performed Or if you prefer you may perform this recall yourself or have a qualified repair facility convenient to you perform this recall A qualified technician should perform this recall If you elect to perform this recall yourself or have a qualified repair facility convenient to you perform this recall you should return the yellow parts request sheet w
9. wer stud of adapter bracket Fig 8 then place park brake release handle bracket on upper stud and then install parking brake assembly onto adapter bracket with two flanged lock nuts Leave lock nuts finger tight at this time Fig 9 SEE Fig 8 Fig 9 10 Place adapter bracket with assembled parts onto the parking brake mounting bracket align holes and fasten with two 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 capscrews and flanged lock nuts through drilled holes Tighten to 150 200 in lb Fig 10 gt A RE Page 4 of 9 BLUEBIRD PARKING BRAKE PEDAL DEFORMATION 11 Thread parking brake release handle through hole in parking brake release handle support bracket insert end into parking brake assembly and fasten using flat washer and cotter pin Fig 11 12 Tighten the flanged nuts on the studs of the adapter bracket to 150 200 in lbs Be sure parking brake release handle support bracket is between 45 50 degrees from horizontal when finished Fig 12 13 Parking brake release handle must retract freely when pulled amp released Bend parking brake release handle support bracket side to side as needed to relieve any rod binding on support bracket bushing 14 Reconnect electrical plug Fig 13 15 If park brake cable adjustment is necessary follow procedure outlined in Blue Bird Vision service manual Fig 11 Fig 13 16 After all repairs have been completed place bus back in service Page 5 of 9 g
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