Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V060000 Reported February 23, 2001

Blue bird/slack adjuster

Blue Bird Body Company · Service Brakes, Air · 460 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V060000
Manufacturer Campaign
R01EM
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
460
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 23, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. the crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. the combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.

Safety Consequence

This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. owner notification began march 15, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 01V060000 or campaign R01EM.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V060000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V060000?

NHTSA recall 01V060000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 23, 2001. It addresses: Blue bird/slack adjuster. The recall affects approximately 460 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 01V060000 or the manufacturer campaign number R01EM. 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.