Blue bird/air disc brake
Defect Summary
Certain motor coaches, motor homes, commuter coaches, and transit buses equipped with arvin-meritor dx 225 air disc brakes, are experiencing excessive smoke in the wheel area due to overheating of the air disc brake pads.
Safety Consequence
A potential fire in the wheel may occur which may result in property damage or personal injury.
Corrective Action
Arvin-meritor will inspect the brake assemblies to ensure proper set-up and operation. this recall began august 10, 2004. owners should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 04V388000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 04V388000?
NHTSA recall 04V388000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on August 4, 2004. It addresses: Blue bird/air disc brake. The recall affects approximately 156 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 04V388000 or the manufacturer campaign number R04HW. 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.