3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 1996-07-25
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 1996-02-05
Description
These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open. This does not comply with fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: in the case of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to open the window to use as an emergency exit.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a new cam lock plate.
Notes
System: visual; glass; manual window cranks; fmvss no. 217. Vehicle description: school and transit bus, forward and rear engine vehicles, equipped with rear center emergency window options 0177-00 and 3387-00. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized service and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1995-03-01
Description
Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts.
Consequence
These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units.
Notes
System: steering; linkages; arm; pitman.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if you have not received the replacement bolts within a reasonable time, contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.