1996 BLUE BIRD QB Recall

Campaign:: 96V180000 on 09/30/1996
Component:: Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:: 05/12/1996 - 08/26/1996
Affected:: 194
Defect:: The power steering hose with a crimped end fitting was improperly manufactured.
Consequence:: The end fitting can blow-off resulting in a loss of power assisted steering causing insufficient steering control which increases the potential for a vehicle accident.
Correction:: Owners are requested to inspect the power steering hose for the suspect hoses (identifiable by date code) and replace hoses as necessary.
Notes:: Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. note:owners who have not received repair instructions within a reasonable time or who would prefer that a dealer inspect these hoses 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.

1996 BLUE BIRD QB TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: SU-1209
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. no model or model years listed. *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.