1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 Recalls (8)

Campaign:
99V162000 on 06/29/1999
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
04/30/1996 - 05/30/1999
Affected:
204
Defect:
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with ridewell tag axles. some of the ridewell tag axle and suspension assemblies have the brake s-cams incorrectly installed.
Consequence:
This condition could increase the stopping distance of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with instructions for inspecting the brake s-cam and if found incorrect, instructions for correction of the s-cam installation.
Notes:
Owner notification began july 27, 1999.owners who do not receive the inspection and correction instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
99V330000 on 11/28/1999
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
08/23/1998 - 11/10/1999
Affected:
38
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit buses. the fasteners used to attach parcel racks to body structure may become dislodged allowing the racks to fall without warning.
Consequence:
If the parcel racks fell, a passenger could be injured.
Correction:
Dealers will repair these vehicles, by removing the parcel rack, adding a reinforcement angle over joint, and re-installing the parcel rack using rivets and pk screws.
Notes:
Owner notification began december 17, 1999.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. 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:
01V044003 on 02/27/2001
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
08/02/1999 - 01/11/2000
Affected:
842
Defect:
Vehicle description: school and transit buses and motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V076000 on 03/20/2001
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
02/28/1998 - 03/05/2000
Affected:
88
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit buses. these buses fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the brake system does not have an r12-dc valve or secondary control line in the braking system.
Consequence:
The absence of the valve and secondary control line could cause increased stopping distances.
Correction:
Dealers will install the required valve and secondary control line. owner notification began april 27, 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:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V154000 on 06/12/2002
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
04/29/1998 - 04/17/2002
Affected:
436
Defect:
On certain motor homes and tour coaches, a 'check trans' warning light which is required by allison transmission installation instructions was omitted. in the event the transmission shift selector malfunctions (looses power or sends erroneous signals to the transmission electronic control unit), the computer will stop accepting input from the electronic shift selector unit. if this condition occurs, the transmission will be held in the last valid range selected. although the single digit range selected display on the shift selector will be blank or a dash, the driver may not be aware that a malfunction has occurred.
Consequence:
The driver may shift the transmission selector to change direction and the transmission would not recognize it and remain in the original direction resulting in the potential for a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a "check trans" warning light on these vehicles. owner notification began july 31, 2002. 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.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V197000 on 07/25/2002
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
08/23/1998 - 07/17/2002
Affected:
150
Defect:
On certain tour type coaches equipped with parcel racks, irregularities in the installation of the fasteners used to retain the parcel racks to the coach structure could result in the fasteners loosening allowing the parcel racks to fall without warning.
Consequence:
In the event the fasteners become dislodged and the racks should fall while the passenger seat is occupied, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.
Correction:
Distributors and owners will be notified to immediately install interim repair bolts through the coach roof bow structure on the aisle side of the first two parcel rack sections on both the right and left side parcel racks on all affected coaches. final repairs can then be completed at a later date. owner notification began july 24, 2002. 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.
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:
02V230000 on 09/04/2002
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
11/20/1997 - 07/29/2002
Affected:
194
Defect:
Certain coaches equipped with optional restroom fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the pushout window located on the right side, at the rear of the bus, is substantially obstructed by the restroom and yet it is labeled as an emergency exit.
Consequence:
In the event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle.
Correction:
Distributors and owners will be notified to remove the label identifying the window as an emergency exit. owner notification began september 20, 2002. owners should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242, if they have any questions.
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).

1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40 TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
S01EK
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Service bulletin regarding modification of the electrical circuit on the hayden hydraulic cooling fan. the hayden hydraulic cooling fan circuit may become inoperative in the event of a blown circuit protection fuse. the blown fuses will
Bulletin:
S01EU
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Some coaches may experience an over travel of the right hand (passenger side) windshield wiper. *tt
Bulletin:
S00EG
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Some coaches may have concerns regarding the catches for the underside luggage compartment door. *tt
Bulletin:
S01EU
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Letter to blue bird distributors and wanderlodge dealers regarding right hand windshield wiper over travel condition. *tt
Bulletin:
S01EU
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Letter to blue bird owners regarding the modification of the passenger side wiper motor to prevent over travel allowing the wiper arm tohand on the windhsield rubber. *tt
Bulletin:
S01EU
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Service bulletin summary regarding right hand windshield wiper over travel condition. *tt
Bulletin:
S01EU
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
Service bulletin information regarding concerns of over travel of the right hand (passenger side) windshield wiper. *tt
Bulletin:
S01FE
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Letter to blue bird owners regarding addition of the alternator cable support. *tt
Bulletin:
S01FE
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Service bulletin regarding vehicles experiencing fatigue of the cable terminal end that attaches to the positive terminal on the detroit diesel engine equipped alternator.
Bulletin:
S01FE
Component:
112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Summary:
Service bulletin summary regarding detroit diesel alternator power cable fatigue. *tt
Bulletin:
S01EK
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Service bulletin regarding modification of the electrical circuit on the hayden hydraulic cooling fan. *tt
Bulletin:
S10FQ
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Subject regarding ltc-40 thermo king code 10 display. *yd
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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