1994 BLUE BIRD QBRE Recalls (2)

Campaign:

94V086000 on 05/19/1994

Component:

Suspension:front:wheel bearing

Manufactured:

06/30/1993 - 02/28/1994

Affected:

681

Defect:

The wheelbearing locknut and cotter pin were not installed on the front axle hubs. the can cause a gradual increase in wheel shimmy.

Consequence:

This can result in increased difficulty in steering and, if uncorrected, separation of the wheel from the axle.

Correction:

Repair kits will be furnished to owners and reimbursement for labor and materials will be made.

Notes:

System: suspension; i-beam; solid; front bearing.vehicle description: transit and school buses.note: if you have any questions concerning the repair kit and reimbursement plan for this defect, please contact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9608.also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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Campaign:

94V157000 on 08/31/1994

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan

Manufactured:

04/30/1991 - 07/31/1994

Affected:

1,500

Defect:

A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. the pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.

Consequence:

The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.

Correction:

The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.

Notes:

System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: rear engine transit busesnote: 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 or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-2021. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1994 BLUE BIRD QBRE 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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