Blue bird/bendix air brake valve
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. when the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.
Safety Consequence
Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 00V162000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V162000?
NHTSA recall 00V162000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on June 12, 2000. It addresses: Blue bird/bendix air brake valve. The recall affects approximately 9,687 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V162000 or the manufacturer campaign number R00DX. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.