Recalls for 2002 Blue Bird Q-bus

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Posted on: 2001-10-10
Description
Vehicle description: school and transit buses.  Insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.

Consequence
This condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications.  Owner notification began november 16, 2001.  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 1-912-822-2242.

Notes
Blue bird recall no.  R01fk.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 2005-04-15
Description
Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines.  The subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.

Consequence
Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Corrective Action
John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge.  Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.

Notes
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.