Blue bird/brakes:air:drum and shoe systems
Defect Summary
Air suspension torque arm can come in contact with the air brake chamber mounting bracket resulting in broken s-cam mounting bracket.
Safety Consequence
This can result in the loss of brake lining contacton the rear wheel increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will modify vehicles to incorporate an axle seat spacer and replace the cam shaft and cam shaft bracket with a longer cam shaft and cam shaft bracket on both right and left rear brake assemblies to provide sufficient clearance.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 96V068000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 96V068000?
NHTSA recall 96V068000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 19, 1996. It addresses: Blue bird/brakes:air:drum and shoe systems. The recall affects approximately 108 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 96V068000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.