2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recalls (26)

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:
12V261000 on 06/10/2012
Component:
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Manufactured:
04/06/2011 - 03/20/2012
Affected:
1,406
Defect:
Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from april 7, 2011, through march 21, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Consequence:
In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 21, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or smi at 1-800-951-7867.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12ve.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:
12V277000 on 06/18/2012
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
12/08/2011 - 03/08/2012
Affected:
13
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 all american rear engine school buses and one aftermarket brake treadle valve. the affected buses were manufactured from december 9, 2011, through march 9, 2012. the brake valve plunger may fracture during brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. this condition may limit the driver's ability to deliver full pressure from the foot brake valve. there is also a potential that the brake plunger could become lodged and not allow release of the service brakes.
Consequence:
Either condition could reduce braking ability and/or lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
All of the affected buses and the one aftermarket treadle valve were sold through a-z bus sales, a blue bird bus dealer. blue bird has reported that all the buses have been repaired. therefore, an owner notification notice 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 r12vf.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:
12V360000 on 07/26/2012
Component:
Seat belts:front
Manufactured:
05/02/2012 - 06/17/2012
Affected:
23
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling model year 2013 all american and vision non-school buses manufactured from april 30, 2012, through june 23, 2012. driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. the latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence:
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vh.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:
12V359000 on 07/26/2012
Component:
Seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Manufactured:
05/02/2012 - 06/17/2012
Affected:
726
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling model year 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from april 30, 2012, through june 23, 2012. driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged.
Consequence:
Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vh.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:
14V306000 on 06/08/2014
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
08/31/2011 - 05/15/2014
Affected:
444
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 all american transit buses manufactured september 1, 2011 through may 16, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
Consequence:
If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe.
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:
14V309000 on 06/09/2014
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
08/19/2011 - 05/20/2014
Affected:
2,539
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 all american school buses manufactured august 20, 2011, through may 21, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
Consequence:
If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe.
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:
14V436000 on 07/20/2014
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices
Manufactured:
07/20/2011 - 04/29/2014
Affected:
32
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 all american rear engine school buses manufactured july 21, 2011 to april 30, 2014, and equipped with cng fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "cold weather" states: colorado, pennsylvania, utah, and wyoming. in the affected vehicles, an o-ring in the pressure relief device for the compressed natural gas (cng) system may fail at cold temperatures resulting in a natural gas leak.
Consequence:
A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially cause a fire or explosion.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original pressure relief device and o-ring with a new one, free of charge. the recall began on september 8, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xh.
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:
15V059000 on 02/02/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Manufactured:
06/04/2010 - 01/12/2015
Affected:
1,936
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 all american rear engine school buses manufactured june 5, 2010, to january 13, 2015. in the affected school buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the selective catalytic reduction (scr) and the diesel particulate filter (dpf) housings.
Consequence:
If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. the recall began on march 6, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r15yb-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:
15V060000 on 02/02/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Manufactured:
06/04/2010 - 01/12/2015
Affected:
474
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 all american rear engine transit buses manufactured june 5, 2010, to january 13, 2015. in the affected transit buses, the exhaust system hangers may fail, possibly causing damage to the selective catalytic reduction (scr) and the diesel particulate filter (dpf) housings.
Consequence:
If all the exhaust hangers were to fail, the housings may fall onto the roadway, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install new bolted hanger assemblies and support cables, free of charge. the recall began on march 5, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r15yb-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:
15V136000 on 03/09/2015
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
06/27/2012 - 09/24/2014
Affected:
1,344
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 all american a3fe, a3re, t3fe, t3re, and d3re school buses manufactured june 28, 2012, to september 25, 2014, and 2013-2016 vision bbcv school buses manufactured june 9, 2012, to september 30, 2014. incorrect fasteners may have been used to secure the seat gusset reinforcement to the side wall resulting in the seat belts being improperly anchored. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
If the seat belts are improperly anchored, there is an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the the seat gusset reinforcement mounting fasteners, and will install an additional gusset reinforcement bracket, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 2, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue birds number for this recall is r15yc-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:
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:
16V172000 on 03/24/2016
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/19/2010 - 12/15/2015
Affected:
67
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017 all american school buses manufactured from august 20, 2010, through december 16, 2015. buses with rear side emergency doors have seats over the wheelhouse area whose rear legs may detach from the floor in a crash, resulting in belted occupants traveling forward. as such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Consequence:
If the seat does not allow the occupant to be properly restrained in the event of a crash, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear leg assembly, free of charge. the recall began on april 19, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall number for this campaign is r16ym-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:
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.

2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TSBs (16)

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:
BB-S-13-WC
Component:
022131 suspension:rear:springs:air suspension system:lines and fittings
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. at mounting locations of rear air suspension crossmember, fatigue cracks may have developed and would need to be inspected and replaced, if required. models 2012-2014 all americ
Bulletin:
SU-1307
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Blue bird: a new bracket design to aid in prevention of water damage to new body control module (bcm) angle, is now available for certain model of buses, and information is being provided for body control module (bcm) bracket installation.
Bulletin:
SB-S13-WL
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Blue bird: the track mounted seating decal instructions, on some buses, may have been installed, incorrectly. models 2012-2014 all american, vision. *pe
Bulletin:
S-13-WP
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. the rear engine radiator surge tank will crack and should be inspected and replaced, if necessary, with a new surge tank, if cracks are detected. model 2011-2013 a3. *pe
Bulletin:
SU-1315
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Blue bird (cummins): updated information being provided regarding the fleetguard fleetcool ex coolant to be used in blue bird buses with cummins engine and decals on or near deaeration tank filler to state the type of coolant factory had
Bulletin:
SB-S-13-WJ
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Blue bird bus: on some buses, the jb radiators are leaking and to address the concerns, all buses equipped with jb radiators will be inspected and/or replaced, if needed, if leak is detected. *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:
S16YJ
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Service bulletin: rear engine exhaust cables: certain 2011 through 2017 model year blue bird all american rear engine school and non-school buses manufactured from june 5, 2010 through december 8, 2015, and equipped with optional cummins
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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