2013 BLUE BIRD VISION Recalls (19)

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:
12V349000 on 07/24/2012
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:switches:brake warning
Affected:
19
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 vision school buses manufactured from may 10, 2012, through june 7, 2012. the electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light on the dash instrument panel when there is little, or no, pressure in the hydraulic brake system may have been omitted during manufacturing. therefore, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," section 5.3 "brake system indicator lamps".
Consequence:
In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 9, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vg.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:
12V349000 on 07/24/2012
Component:
Electrical system: instrument panel
Affected:
19
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 vision school buses manufactured from may 10, 2012, through june 7, 2012. the electronic module that activates the hydraulic brake pressure indicator light on the dash instrument panel when there is little, or no, pressure in the hydraulic brake system may have been omitted during manufacturing. therefore, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems," section 5.3 "brake system indicator lamps".
Consequence:
In the event that a loss of pressure occurs in the hydraulic brake system and the brake pressure monitor does not activate, the operator of the bus may not be aware of the subsequent reduced braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash with potential for personal injury and/or property damage.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 9, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vg.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:
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:
12V538000 on 11/14/2012
Component:
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Manufactured:
01/09/2012 - 10/31/2012
Affected:
452
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 vision school buses manufactured from january 10, 2012, through november 01, 2012, and equipped with ford 6.8l propane engines. the brake light switch mounting bracket may have caused the brake light switch to be incorrectly adjusted at installation and/or the brake light switch mounting bracket may deform when the driver allows the brake pedal to return forcibly. an incorrectly adjusted brake light switch or deformed brake light switch mounting bracket may cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously.
Consequence:
Improperly functioning brake lights could confuse following motorists and fail to warn them that the bus may be stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will install a new, redesigned brake light switch mounting bracket along with a new brake light switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on december 5, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vr.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:
12V586000 on 12/13/2012
Component:
Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured:
08/26/2012 - 11/05/2012
Affected:
222
Defect:
Blue bird is recalling certain 2013 model year vision conventional school buses manufactured from august 27, 2012, to november 06, 2012. the castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Consequence:
Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will check the torque on the drag link castle nuts. any vehicle where the castle nuts are found to be loose will also have its steering arm inspected for wear. the recall began on december 28, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vt.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:
14V297000 on 06/05/2014
Component:
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
01/09/2012 - 04/23/2013
Affected:
388
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 vision school buses manufactured january 10, 2012, to april 24, 2013, and equipped with a roush cleantech llc propane fuel system. due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Consequence:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xd.
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:
14V444000 on 07/21/2014
Component:
Fuel system, other
Manufactured:
12/04/2011 - 07/01/2014
Affected:
4
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 vision nonschool buses manufactured december 5, 2011, to july 2, 2014, and equipped with the optional roush cleantech propane fuel system. in the affected vehicles, the return fuel line may crack near the support bracket.
Consequence:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing fuel return line with a new line and support clamps, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xj.
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:
14V443000 on 07/21/2014
Component:
Fuel system, other
Manufactured:
12/04/2011 - 07/01/2014
Affected:
3,406
Defect:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 vision school buses manufactured december 5, 2011, to july 2, 2014, and equipped with the optional roush cleantech propane fuel system. in the affected vehicles, the return fuel line may crack near the support bracket.
Consequence:
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing fuel return line with a new line and support clamps, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xj.
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:
15V136000 on 03/09/2015
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
06/08/2012 - 09/29/2014
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:
15V731000 on 11/03/2015
Component:
Equipment adaptive
Manufactured:
09/08/2006 - 07/12/2013
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:
02/07/2006 - 08/03/2014
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.

2013 BLUE BIRD VISION TSBs (21)

Bulletin:
SB-S-12-TZ
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. the hydraulic brake interlock on certain model year vision buses may had installed the circuit protection incorrectly which could lead to circuit breaker tripping prematurely.
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:
SB-S-12VC
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Blue bird: click document search button for owner letter. breakaway adapter fails to meet nfpa 58 requirements for 90 degree zinc. the new steel fitting and breakaway adapter would replace existing 90 degree zinc fitting. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S12VM
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. when service brakes not applied, service brakes lamp remain on due to switch for service brake not installed or adjusted properly. model 2013 vision. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S12VN
Component:
091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system
Summary:
Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. due to not having latest software installed in instrument cluster, bus will experience an excessive fuel gauge needle movement during rapid stopping or accelerating. model 20
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:
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-14XA
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information instructions for transmission harness inspection for proper transmission oil cooler hose and routing connections if equipped with ford propane engines. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-S-13-WH
Component:
071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Blue bird bus: certain buses are experiencing higher than expected cracks in surge tanks and need to be addressed, inspected, and replaced, if necessary, with new surge tanks, if cracks are detected. model 2011-2014 bbcv vision.
Bulletin:
SB-S14XL
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Blue bird: the chassis frame bracket assembly may break due to upper mounting capscrews and lower studs retaining both sides of engine mount crossmember. model 2011-2014 vision. *pe
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:
SM1602
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
Dealer memo on actia instrument cluster updates, enhancements sm1602 is applicable to buses originally built with actia instrument clusters. buses were built buses with actia instrument clusters from the 2011 year model until the 2018 yea
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:
S16YS
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
S16ys - vision ford 6.8l engine oil requirement: certain 2013 through 2017 model year blue bird vision ford 6.8l drivers and service manuals list either 5w-20 or 5w-30 engine oil requirements. at your next and all subsequent oil changes, b
Bulletin:
SM1607
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Ford 6r140 transmission shift cable adjustment: dealer memo to provide instructions to properly adjust the shifter cable in the event a repair involved removal or disconnecting the shift selector at the transmission or shifter on bbcv?s e
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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