# 1987 BLUE BIRD SCHOOL BUS — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
> NHTSA complaint `8436` · 1995-01-19 · Blue Bird Body Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** BLUE BIRD
- **Model:** SCHOOL BUS
- **Year:** 1987
- **Manufacturer:** Blue Bird Body Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
## Narrative
BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS LOCK UP BEFORE BRAKES ARE COMPLETLY ENGAGED, CAUSING BRAKE PADS TO OVERHEAT/FIRE.  (OTHER VEHICLE ON 479565)  *AW
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*