1993 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 93V081000 on 05/24/1993
- Component:
- Service brakes, air
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1992 - 01/31/1993
- Affected:
- 173
- Defect:
- The front brake air lines are incorrectly routed through the pressure protection valve at the auxiliary wet tank. this results in lack of air pressure to the front brakes when the air pressure in the auxiliary wet tank drops below 65 p.s.i., resulting in inoperable front brakes.
- Consequence:
- When there is no front brake application, stoppingdistance increases, and there is an increased risk of accident.
- Correction:
- Correctly reroute the brake lines.
- Notes:
- System: brakes.vehicle description: rear engine buses.
- Campaign:
- 93V203000 on 12/15/1993
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1993 - 10/31/1993
- Affected:
- 259
- Defect:
- The hydraulic hoses which interconnect with the hydraulic pump, hydraulic radiator fan motor and power steering gear have an undersized wire mesh core which results in an improper hose end crimp. the improper crimp can cause a leak, emptying the power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir, resulting in loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence:
- Complete loss of power steering assist can cause loss ofvehicle control and result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Owners are being asked to inspect hose for the date code 3-1q93 which is embossed on the hose cover every 18 inches. replacement hoses will be provided. owners can handle the repair themselves or have a blue bird distributor assist them. owners will be reimbursed for the labor charges following completion of the recall work.
- Notes:
- System: steering; power assist; hose; fluid.vehicle description: rear engine school buses and transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9607. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
- Campaign:
- 94V011000 on 01/24/1994
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1992 - 04/30/1993
- Affected:
- 122
- Defect:
- An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance.
- Consequence:
- Brake imbalance may cause loss of vehicle control during brake applications; increased stopping distance or brake application could result in loss of control and an accident.
- Correction:
- Bus owners will be provided with instructions to inspect their vehicles and provide blue bird with certain information. blue bird will review the information and, where needed, will forward replacement brake chambers along with replacement instructions to the vehicle owners. brake chamber replacement will be performed by the vehicle owner or a qualified repair facility.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; air; drum and shoe systems; chamber; brake.vehicle description: rear engine buses.note: if your vehicle is provided to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service at 1-912-825-9608. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
1993 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS TSB
- Bulletin:
- SM1601
- Component:
- 355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
- Summary:
- Blue bird troubleshooting guides: blue bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the blue bird products. these troubleshooting guides are available on the vantage website.
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