2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recalls (17)

Campaign:
14V798000 on 12/16/2014
Component:
Parking brake
Manufactured:
07/07/2014 - 09/21/2014
Affected:
304
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 vision and all american school buses manufactured july 8, 2014, to september 22, 2014. these buses, equipped with hydraulic brakes, may have an incorrectly manufactured parking brake pedal assembly which could separate and bend causing the parking brake not to engage properly.
Consequence:
If the parking brake does not engage properly, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the date code on the parking brake pedal assembly and will replace the assembly if it is within that date range, free of charge. the recall began on january 29, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xr.
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:
15V118000 on 02/26/2015
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
09/14/2014 - 01/11/2015
Affected:
40
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 all american transit buses manufactured from september 15, 2014, through january 12, 2015. 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 march 25, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 14v-306.
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:
15V124000 on 03/02/2015
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
09/10/2014 - 01/07/2015
Affected:
399
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 all american school buses manufactured from september 11, 2014, through january 8, 2015. 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 march 26, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 14v-309.
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:
16V006000 on 01/07/2016
Component:
Other:school bus stop arm assembly
Manufactured:
05/17/2015 - 11/08/2015
Affected:
112
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 all american school buses manufactured may 18, 2015, to november 9, 2015, and vision school buses manufactured may 8, 2015, to october 27, 2015, equipped with certain transpec t6000, t6100, and t7000 series school bus stop arms. the affected stop arms have a reflective decal that may peel loose from the stop arm. as such, these stop arms fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 131, "school bus pedestrian safety devices."
Consequence:
Without a reflective decal, the stop arms would have reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop arm blade assembly, free of charge. the recall began on january 28, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the manufacturer of the stop arms at 1-800-951-7867. blue birds number for this recall is r16yk-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:
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:
16V405000 on 06/05/2016
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
11/12/2014 - 05/03/2016
Affected:
32
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 all american transit buses manufactured from november 13, 2014, through may 4, 2016, and 2016-2017 vision transit buses manufactured from may 30, 2015, through february 2, 2016, equipped with ricon s-series (s2005 and s5510) wheelchair lifts. in the affected vehicles the platform side plate on the wheelchair lifts may crack. additionally, the 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 platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
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 june 27, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. the recall number for blue bird is r16yr-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:
17V202000 on 03/26/2017
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
03/20/2015 - 04/20/2015
Affected:
92
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 vision and all american school buses, equipped with certain qs11, qscr11, qsj11, and davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. these seats may have a loose or missing d-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt d-ring to detach in a crash.
Consequence:
A loose or missing shoulder belt d-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2017. owners may contact blue bird campaigns administration at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17yz (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:
17V202000 on 03/26/2017
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/20/2015 - 04/20/2015
Affected:
92
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 vision and all american school buses, equipped with certain qs11, qscr11, qsj11, and davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. these seats may have a loose or missing d-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt d-ring to detach in a crash.
Consequence:
A loose or missing shoulder belt d-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2017. owners may contact blue bird campaigns administration at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17yz (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:
17V202000 on 03/26/2017
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
03/20/2015 - 04/20/2015
Affected:
92
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 vision and all american school buses, equipped with certain qs11, qscr11, qsj11, and davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. these seats may have a loose or missing d-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt d-ring to detach in a crash.
Consequence:
A loose or missing shoulder belt d-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2017. owners may contact blue bird campaigns administration at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17yz (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:
17V202000 on 03/26/2017
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
03/20/2015 - 04/20/2015
Affected:
92
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 vision and all american school buses, equipped with certain qs11, qscr11, qsj11, and davenport school bus seats that include three-point lap/shoulder seat belts. these seats may have a loose or missing d-ring mounting nut, allowing the shoulder belt d-ring to detach in a crash.
Consequence:
A loose or missing shoulder belt d-ring may prevent the seat belt from adequately restraining the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and personnel from the school bus seat manufacturer will inspect and repair the affected seats, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2017. owners may contact blue bird campaigns administration at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17yz (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:
17V510000 on 08/17/2017
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
11/17/2016 - 07/24/2017
Affected:
309
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2019 vision and model year 2016 all american school buses equipped with certain qs11 series convertible school bus seats supplied by ce white/hsm solutions. the integral d-ring mounting stud located in the upper area of the seat back frame does not provide an adequate padding surface between the seat occupant and the d-ring mounting stud.
Consequence:
In a rear crash event, the occupant's head may contact the d-ring mounting stud, resulting in a head injury or even death.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will equip the integra d-ring mounting studs with the proper padding, free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2017. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17zb-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.

2016 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
SB-SM-1505
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Blue bird bus: information regarding inspection and maintenance of air intake tract which is critical for proper performance and life of engine and bus engine should not be run with air cleaner or filter element removed. model 2016. *
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:
SU1601
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
T3 electric door actuator improvements: service update to announce the availability of a new kit from part sales. 10045705 - kit, actuator, entrance door, electric, service only for electric operated entrance doors. date range: 09/19/2
Bulletin:
SU1602
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Pushout window latch switch screw adjustment: service instructions to adjust push out window buzzer screw. models affected: all 2015 model year with pushout sash windows. date range: 09/19/2013 through current, as of 02/11/16.
Bulletin:
S16YN
Component:
045000 service brakes, air:disc
Summary:
Service bulletin: rear air disc brake axle shaft flange nut replacement: certain 2015 through 2017 model year blue bird visions and all americans school and non-school units equipped with optional air disc brakes manufactured from novembe
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:
SM1605
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Maximum oil drain intervals for cummins isb 6.7: dealer memo is to clarify the service maximum interval for the engine oil and filter replacement, in all driver?s handbooks and service manuals for 2015 and 2016 vision, forward engine all a
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.
Bulletin:
S16YU
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
S16yu, rear air disc brake axle shaft flange gasket replacement: certain model year 2015-2017 vision and all american school buses manufactured from november 15, 2013 through august 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 vision and all a
Bulletin:
S16YW
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
S16yw, side emergency door heater pipe: certain 2016 through 2017 model year blue bird vision and all american school and non- school buses equipped with optional side emergency doors manufactured from october 21, 2014, through july 14, 20

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