1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recalls (7)

Campaign:
00V051000 on 02/27/2000
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
03/18/1998 - 02/02/2000
Affected:
3,113
Defect:
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix abs anti-lock braking system. the primary and secondary brake treadle valve air lines were installed incorrectly at the bendix r12dc relay valve.
Consequence:
With the brake system installed incorrectly, future maintenance might be affected by this inconsistency, causing the brakes to be installed incorrect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix r12dc relay valve.
Notes:
Owner notification began march 8, 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 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V130000 on 05/04/2000
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
08/25/1994 - 04/03/2000
Affected:
2,088
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with transit sliding pushout windows. potential sticking and/or binding of the pushout window inner frame within the outer frame results in opening forces exceeding the requirements of fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence:
Personal injury could occur in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with step-by-step procedures for modifying the transit sliding pushout windows to conform the fmvss 217 requirements.
Notes:
Owner notification began may 25, 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 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
00V162000 on 06/15/2000
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls:foot control
Manufactured:
10/14/1997 - 05/30/2000
Affected:
9,687
Defect:
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. when the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases.
Consequence:
Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.
Notes:
Owner notification began june 14, 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 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V191000 on 06/13/2001
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
05/31/1995 - 05/30/2001
Affected:
5,631
Defect:
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with rear mounted engines. the 12-volt power supply cable(s) may be chaffed by hoses, harnesses, frame components, or clamps.
Consequence:
This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Correction:
Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. owner notification began july 30, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird recall no. r01ff.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V233000 on 09/04/2002
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
03/08/1998 - 02/24/1999
Affected:
318
Defect:
On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with blue bird option 40177 cummins isb engine, the alternator power cables may not be routed properly from the alternator output to the starter motor.
Consequence:
If the cables are not routed properly, the cable insulation could be abraded by contact with other chassis components resulting in a short to ground.
Correction:
Dealers will add a loom and reroute the electrical power cable from alternator output to starting motor. the alternator power cable will be replaced if abrasions are found. owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V085000 on 03/18/2003
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:
03/04/1998 - 06/02/1999
Affected:
4,302
Defect:
On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.
Consequence:
In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
Correction:
Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
05V062000 on 02/27/2005
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Affected:
18,891
Defect:
Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. the fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Consequence:
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Correction:
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. for more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
R98CH
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Subject regarding recall r98ch cummins electronic engines combustion air intake grid heater wiring modification. *tt
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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