2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recalls (42)

Campaign:
09V205000 on 06/08/2009
Component:
Electrical system:ignition
Manufactured:
07/15/2003 - 04/09/2009
Affected:
2,203
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. the plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence:
The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 25, 2009. owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pe.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V286000 on 07/22/2009
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
05/12/2009 - 06/16/2009
Affected:
35
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling 35 model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13 through june 17, 2009. insufficient rivets were installed in the rear headliner panel. these buses fail to conform with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Consequence:
Bus passengers may sustain injuries in the event of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 14, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pl.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V285000 on 07/22/2009
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/26/2007 - 07/01/2009
Affected:
1,709
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling 1,709 model year 2009 and 2010 all american front engine school buses manufactured from february 27, 2007 through july 2, 2009, equipped with "07" engines, air brakes and spring suspensions. when the bus is loaded with passengers, the springs compress which could allow the air brake hose to contact the drive line.
Consequence:
Repeated contact of the air brake hose on the drive line may cause the air brake hose to rupture reducing the braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 23, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pr.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V328000 on 08/12/2009
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
01/29/2003 - 05/06/2009
Affected:
37,095
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed. buses with incorrect pads installed fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s).
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on september 18, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r09pm.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V057000 on 02/22/2010
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
08/26/2009 - 01/24/2010
Affected:
31
Defect:
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 27, 2009 through january 25, 2010. adhesive required for interior rear bulkhead panels was omitted. the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Consequence:
Without the required adhesive, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 26, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rm.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V064000 on 02/24/2010
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
01/04/2009 - 01/17/2010
Affected:
207
Defect:
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured between january 5, 2009 and january 18, 2010. the battery cables may have been improperly routed at the front bottom of the large battery compartment resulting in the battery cables potentially being pinched between the front bottom of the battery compartment box and the exhaust mounting bracket.
Consequence:
This condition could result in a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and reroute improperly routed cables and secure and any pinched cables will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on february 26, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rk.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V101000 on 03/15/2010
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:
421
Defect:
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through february 26, 2010. the wiring harness for the rear tag light may be of insufficient length resulting in the harness being routed improperly and exposing the connector to the environment which could cause the connector to corrode. corrosion could cause a direct short in the tag light circuit. a short in the tag light wiring circuit, which includes the headlight low beam circuit, could cause sudden loss of headlight low beams.
Consequence:
Loss of low beam headlights while the vehicle is in operation could impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing the correct length harness free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rr.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V133000 on 04/05/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/12/2007 - 01/17/2010
Affected:
1,622
Defect:
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from december 13, 2007 through january 18, 2010 equipped with ricon model s or k series public use wheelchair lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence:
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Correction:
Blue bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on april 27, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rt.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V134000 on 04/05/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
12/15/2007 - 12/20/2009
Affected:
23
Defect:
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, conventional, and micro bird transi buses manufactured from december 16, 2007 through december 21, 2009 equipped with ricon model s or k series public use wheelchair lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform.
Consequence:
The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled.
Correction:
Blue bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on april 27, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rt.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V137000 on 04/05/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
09/22/2009 - 11/18/2009
Affected:
5
Defect:
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american transit buses manufactured from september 23 through november 19, 2009 equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. there is a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function. if the "up" switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence:
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on may 4, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rv.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V136000 on 04/05/2010
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
04/23/2009 - 11/13/2009
Affected:
569
Defect:
Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from april 24 through november 14, 2009 equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. there is a problem in the software that controls the lift's "up" function. if the "up" switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point.
Consequence:
When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. please see ricon's safety recall 09e-061. the safety recall began on may 4, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rv.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V289000 on 06/27/2010
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
05/22/2007 - 03/08/2010
Affected:
3,686
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through march 9, 2010, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Blue bird is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rz.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V290000 on 06/27/2010
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
05/16/2007 - 11/12/2008
Affected:
103
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, vision, and excel 102 model non school buses manufactured from may 17, 2007 through november 13, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Blue bird is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 9, 2010. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rz.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V296000 on 06/29/2010
Component:
Steering:column
Manufactured:
05/12/2009 - 08/03/2009
Affected:
127
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through august 4, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Consequence:
Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sb.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V298000 on 06/29/2010
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/24/2009 - 01/11/2010
Affected:
1,542
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from march 25, 2009 through january 12, 2010. the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning.
Consequence:
In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary. the safety recall began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sf.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V299000 on 06/29/2010
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/24/2009 - 01/11/2010
Affected:
15
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 all american model non school buses manufactured from march 25, 2009 through january 12, 2010. the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning.
Consequence:
In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary. the safety recall began on august 16, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sf.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V297000 on 06/29/2010
Component:
Steering:column
Manufactured:
05/18/2009 - 07/16/2009
Affected:
11
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american non school buses manufactured from may 19, 2009 through july 17, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Consequence:
Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 31, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sb.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V380000 on 08/19/2010
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
07/15/2006 - 08/02/2010
Affected:
466
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american non school buses manufactured from july 16, 2006 through august 3, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. an incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. the flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.
Consequence:
If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. a short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sl.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V379000 on 08/19/2010
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
05/28/2006 - 08/06/2010
Affected:
3,992
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through august 7, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. an incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. the flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.
Consequence:
If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. a short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sl.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V351000 on 07/10/2011
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
09/21/2006 - 08/06/2010
Affected:
121
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 all american school buses manufactured from september 22, 2006, through august 7, 2010, and equipped with optional park brake valve interlock feature. the optional park brake interlock valve may have been plumbed incorrectly which could result in inadvertent park brake application without prior warning.
Consequence:
Inadvertent application of the park brake valve could cause a vehicle crash which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. all of the buses have been inspected and, if needed, repaired. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tf.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V499000 on 10/13/2011
Component:
Seats:barriers
Manufactured:
11/14/2005 - 05/02/2011
Affected:
54
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39" barrier. in the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Consequence:
The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 18, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tq.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V569000 on 12/01/2011
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
04/11/2006 - 06/26/2011
Affected:
250
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from april 12, 2006, through june 27, 2011, and equipped with a 60 gallon fuel tank. the tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 9, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tr.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V153000 on 04/08/2012
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
01/16/2008 - 10/20/2010
Affected:
125
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses equipped with braun vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned.
Consequence:
A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair's occupant could fall and sustain injury.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on april 26, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12tu.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V217000 on 05/15/2012
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
05/29/2009 - 04/03/2012
Affected:
651
Defect:
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V218000 on 05/15/2012
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
05/29/2009 - 04/03/2012
Affected:
31
Defect:
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision non school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 23, , 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V125000 on 04/08/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
08/08/2007 - 06/08/2010
Affected:
276
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, powered by cummins isb07 engines. in the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.
Consequence:
If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. any damaged cables found will be replaced. the repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on may 3, 2013. on august 15, 2014, blue bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wd.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V125000 on 04/08/2013
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
08/08/2007 - 06/08/2010
Affected:
276
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, powered by cummins isb07 engines. in the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.
Consequence:
If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. any damaged cables found will be replaced. the repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on may 3, 2013. on august 15, 2014, blue bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wd.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V126000 on 04/08/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
12/07/2007 - 03/02/2010
Affected:
17
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine, non-school, transit buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, and powered by cummins isb07 engines. in the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.
Consequence:
If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. any damaged cables found will be replaced. the repairs will be made free of charge. notification to owners began on may 3, 2013. on august 15, 2014, blue bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wd.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V126000 on 04/08/2013
Component:
Electrical system:wiring
Manufactured:
12/07/2007 - 03/02/2010
Affected:
17
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine, non-school, transit buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, and powered by cummins isb07 engines. in the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.
Consequence:
If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. any damaged cables found will be replaced. the repairs will be made free of charge. notification to owners began on may 3, 2013. on august 15, 2014, blue bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wd.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V200000 on 05/14/2013
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/24/2009 - 03/18/2013
Affected:
441
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from august 25, 2009, through march 19, 2013, and equipped with c. e. white inc. flip seats models quasi static "qsj11" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), student safety seat "sssj" (30", 36", 39" and 45"), or school bus seat "sbj" (30", 36", 39" and 45").
Consequence:
When a flip seat is installed in front of another passenger seat, it is possible for the occupant of the rearward passenger seat to insert their toes and/or foot into the lower frame area of the flip seat. when a vehicle passenger occupies the flip seat, pushing the seat bottom downward to the horizontal position to sit in the seat, the occupant of the rearward seat could suffer a pinch point injury to their toes and/or foot.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a safety guard to prevent passengers from placing their toes or feet in the opening on the back of the subject flip seats, free of charge. the recall began on june 14, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. blue bird's number for this campaign is r13wf.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
13V332000 on 08/05/2013
Component:
Structure
Manufactured:
03/09/2006 - 06/17/2013
Affected:
172
Defect:
Blue bird body company is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 all american and vision school buses manufactured march 10, 2006, through june 18, 2013; and equipped with optional transit sliding windows. joint adhesive may not have been applied at the interior and exterior body window panel joints. without the adhesive, these vehicles fail to conform to the standards of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 221, "school bus body joint strength."
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, there is an increased risk that the window panels may separate and fall onto occupants causing injury.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install additional rivets at the window panel joints, free of charge. the recall began on august 28, 2013. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-825-2021. blue bird's recall number is r13wm.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V083000 on 03/03/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
12/07/2008 - 11/14/2013
Affected:
695
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from december 8, 2008, through november 15, 2013, and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g engines. condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Correction:
Cummins and cummins westport will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. customers may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xb.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V215000 on 04/24/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
06/22/2010 - 05/23/2012
Affected:
20
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2015 all american rear engine non-school buses manufactured from june 23, 2010, through may 24, 2012, and equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g compressed natural gas engines. condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Correction:
Cummins and cummins westport has notified owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. customers may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xb.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V314000 on 06/11/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Manufactured:
05/08/2007 - 11/11/2012
Affected:
587
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 all american rear engine non-school buses manufactured may 9, 2007, to november 12, 2012. due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
Consequence:
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xf.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V313000 on 06/11/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Manufactured:
04/02/2007 - 12/14/2012
Affected:
1,935
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 all american rear engine school buses manufactured april 3, 2007, to december 15, 2012. due to the design of the thermostat, a heater hose may rupture which could result in hot coolant entering the passenger compartment.
Consequence:
Hot coolant leaking into the passenger compartment increases the risk of injury to the passengers.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the thermostat and change the passenger compartment heater supply hose, free of charge. the recall began on july 15, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xf.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V510000 on 08/18/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
5,114
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 all american and vision, 2007-2011 micro bird, and 2007-2008 conventional school buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on october 1, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xn.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V511000 on 08/18/2014
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Affected:
90
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 all american, 2007-2010 micro bird, and 2007-2014 vision non-school buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Consequence:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on october 1, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xn.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V294000 on 05/18/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
12/06/2008 - 05/10/2015
Affected:
34
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 all american rear engine non school buses manufactured december 7, 2008, to may 11, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of blue bird, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. blue bird's number for this recall is r15ye-nsb.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V293000 on 05/18/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
12/06/2008 - 05/10/2015
Affected:
840
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 all american rear engine school buses manufactured december 7, 2008, to may 11, 2015, and equipped with certain cummins westport isl g engines. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of blue bird, and cummins service centers will administer the repairs which include securing the ends of the 90-degree elbow and reprogramming the electronic control module (ecm) with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. blue bird's number for this recall is r15ye-sb.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V731000 on 11/03/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
10/08/2006 - 04/09/2014
Affected:
90
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 all american and vision and 2007-2011 micro bird transit buses equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014 by the ricon corporation. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V730000 on 11/03/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
02/21/2006 - 07/25/2014
Affected:
5,114
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 all american, vision, 2007-2011 micro bird, and 2007-2008 conventional school buses, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured january 1, 2006, to august 25, 2014 by the ricon corporation. the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Consequence:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. this failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. the platform will be inspected for cracks. any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V801000 on 11/15/2018
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
09/18/2006 - 09/07/2018
Affected:
86
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2007-2019 blue bird all american ambulance buses. the clamps that secure the stacked stretchers may fail from repeated use or from high loads.
Consequence:
If the clamps fail with patients in the stretchers, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install redesigned clamps, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin december 13, 2018. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r18zq-nsb.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TSBs (19)

Bulletin:
SB-S0701
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Blue bird bus: re-issue service update engine coolants. the cooling system on the buses be properly maintained and monitored to insure proper operation of your cooling system. *pe
Bulletin:
SU-S-0706
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe
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:
SB-S-10-RG
Component:
022130 suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. secondary air tank may be plumbed by rear air suspension air bags, in lieu of wet air tank. should hole or line breaks, tank loses air, gauge on dash indicates lost air and low
Bulletin:
SB-S-10-RH
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. the entrance door fails to operate, as design, due to door control actuator not meeting engineering specs. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S-10-RX
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on some model year buses with rear engine, the support bracket may fail on the charge air cooler tube. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S-10-SA
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, engine coolant may leak, due to low coolant sensor, from surge tank to engine harness connector and wick, through to engine ecm and other component
Bulletin:
SB-S-10-SE
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on some rear engine buses, the center leg of c. e. white student safety seat, missing the required mounting bolt. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S-10-SM
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, over engine heater hose, near turbo, the reflective heat shield insulation may have been omitted. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S-10-SB
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, the wabco hydraulic brake modulator motor may corrode due to motor cover filling up with water. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S-10-SJ
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on some model year buses, an incorrect compressor oil type information may have been stamped on bitzer a/c compressor air conditioner data plate. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S-14XG
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Blue bird: when door is closed, positive battery cable can come into contact with battery compartment door reinforcement and repair instructions is provided. model 2010-2015 all american. *pe
Bulletin:
S14XP
Component:
220000 seats
Summary:
Blue bird: the standard pedestal drivers seat could weaken if exposed to extreme input loads from harsh road conditions. *lj
Bulletin:
SU-1503
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Blue bird: correct information provided for the front hub torque specification, not found in manuals for certain buses for hub and rotor assembly and front installation. model 2005-14 vision, all-american and activity. *pe
Bulletin:
SU1702
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
The intent of su1702 is to provide service part replacement instructions for our new ametek instrument cluster. the new cluster will be in full production beginning june 5, 2017. during the time between now and june 5, 2017 blue bird will b
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.
Bulletin:
SU1603
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Actia instrument cluster replacement: instructions for actia instrument cluster replacement features.
Bulletin:
SM1304
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Gen 4 analog def level sensor troubleshooting: original date of issue: february 25, 2013 revision: july 5, 2016 the service memorandum updates the model year range, engine models affected, and includes tank assembly information.
Bulletin:
SM1608
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
New blue bird support center - technical bus support: dealer memo to announce the new on-line blue bird support center for technical bus support requests.

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