1994 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recalls (9)

Campaign:
95V036000 on 02/28/1995
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
02/28/1994 - 12/31/1994
Affected:
2,714
Defect:
Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts.
Consequence:
These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units.
Notes:
System: steering; linkages; arm; pitman.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if you have not received the replacement bolts within a reasonable time, contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
95V051000 on 03/22/1995
Component:
Air bags:knee bolster
Manufactured:
06/30/1992 - 12/31/1994
Affected:
2,309
Defect:
The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11" wide and not 14.5" as required by fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence:
Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5" knee pad.
Notes:
System: interior systems; seat; material; fmvss no. 222. vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
95V090000 on 05/17/1995
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
02/29/1980 - 04/30/1995
Affected:
27,189
Defect:
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence:
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. a high impact molded plastic "clam shell" will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. the flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.
Notes:
System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses equipped with tubular handrails.note: this campaign supercedes blue bird's recall campaign 93v-032.000.if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please ontact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
95V150000 on 08/20/1995
Component:
Structure:body
Affected:
2,557
Defect:
The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. and other articles of clothing.
Consequence:
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual could be dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket.
Notes:
System: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: forward and rear engine transit and school buses; conventional and wide body chassis.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
95E003007 on 09/26/1995
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/30/1993 - 11/30/1993
Affected:
4
Defect:
Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base.
Consequence:
If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage.
Correction:
Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer.
Notes:
System: brakes; air dryer. vehicle description: school buses equipped with rockwell wabco system saver"1000" or system saver "twin" air dryer. note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
96V073000 on 05/07/1996
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
04/22/1988 - 04/21/1996
Affected:
18,000
Defect:
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence:
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.
Notes:
System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways. vehicle description: school buses equipped with forward handrails. note: owner 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
96V112000 on 07/07/1996
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:
03/31/1977 - 07/14/1996
Affected:
11,222
Defect:
These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
Notes:
Vehicle description: rear engine school buses. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin january 20, 1997.note: 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Campaign:
98V153000 on 07/08/1998
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
08/31/1991 - 06/29/1998
Affected:
1,896
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit and school buses. movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. the hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position.
Consequence:
The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.
Notes:
Owner notification began august 24, 1998. owners who do not receive the free modification kit within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V321000 on 10/25/2000
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Affected:
134
Defect:
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with compressed natural gas engines (cng). the original pressure relief devices may vent unexpectedly.
Consequence:
Compressed natural gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire or explosion.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the pressure relief devices.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 12, 2000.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 1-478-822-2242. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

1994 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
SB-S-70-LJ
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe
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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