2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recalls (5)

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:
16V265000 on 05/02/2016
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
02/08/2016 - 02/18/2016
Affected:
6
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2017 all american forward engine transit buses manufactured february 9, 2016, to february 19, 2016 and one vision transit bus manufactured on february 1, 2016, equipped with freedman integrated child seats (ics) passenger seats. these vehicles are equipped with seats that may separate from the base frame due to bolt failure. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 213, "child restraint systems."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat can separate from the base frame, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Correction:
Blue bird has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seats, free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r16yp-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:
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:
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.

2017 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN TSBs (12)

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:
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:
SM1604
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
New diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank assemblies (gen 5 tri-function sensor): dealer memo to provide service related information for buses equipped with new diesel exhaust fluid (def) tank assemblies. blue bird buses equipped with new (def
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
Bulletin:
S16YX
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
S16yx, certification label on coated fuel tanks: certain 2017 model year blue bird vision and all american school buses manufactured from february 11, 2016, through august 22, 2016, and one model year 2017 all american non- school bus manu

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