5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1996-07-08
Description
These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity.
Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
Notes
Vehicle description: rear engine school buses. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin january 20, 1997.note: 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 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1995-05-18
Description
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. A high impact molded plastic clam shell will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.
Notes
System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses equipped with tubular handrails.note: this campaign supercedes blue bird's recall campaign 93v-032.000.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, please ontact 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 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 1993-09-01
Description
The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin.
Consequence
If the failure occurs, the front door cannot be opened,entrapping the passengers in the bus and in case of an emergency, passengerscould not use the front door to exit the bus.
Corrective Action
The lock pin will be replaced on these vehicles. Owners can obtain a modification kit from blue bird or if they prefer, a dealer will perform the remedy for them.
Notes
System: structure: door assembly.vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electric vandal doorlocks, option 0215.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 1992-01-23
Description
The steel braiding on the power steering hose may abrade the battery cable.
Consequence
Abrasion of the battery cable will eventually cause ashort circuit and may result in an electrical fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action
Reroute the power steering hoses and secure the battery cables to prevent movement.
Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: buses with caterpillar 3208 rear engines.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 1993-03-12
Description
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Corrective Action
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Notes
System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.