1993 BLUE BIRD CSRE Recalls (3)

Campaign:
94V086000 on 05/19/1994
Component:
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Manufactured:
06/30/1993 - 02/28/1994
Affected:
681
Defect:
The wheelbearing locknut and cotter pin were not installed on the front axle hubs. the can cause a gradual increase in wheel shimmy.
Consequence:
This can result in increased difficulty in steering and, if uncorrected, separation of the wheel from the axle.
Correction:
Repair kits will be furnished to owners and reimbursement for labor and materials will be made.
Notes:
System: suspension; i-beam; solid; front bearing.vehicle description: transit and school buses.note: if you have any questions concerning the repair kit and reimbursement plan for this defect, please contact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9608.also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
94V157000 on 08/31/1994
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
04/30/1991 - 07/31/1994
Affected:
1,500
Defect:
A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. the pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.
Consequence:
The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Correction:
The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.
Notes:
System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: rear engine transit busesnote: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-2021. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
96V126001 on 07/24/1996
Component:
Seats
Manufactured:
08/31/1993 - 03/31/1996
Affected:
11,371
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum "routemaster" seat. blue bird option 2821 or 2824. the seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
Consequence:
The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. this can result in personal injury to the driver.
Correction:
Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Notes:
Owner notification began july 15, 1996.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-9608. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1993 BLUE BIRD CSRE TSB

Bulletin:
SM1601
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Blue bird troubleshooting guides: blue bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the blue bird products. these troubleshooting guides are available on the vantage website.

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