5 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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 1994-09-01
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Posted on: 1994-05-20
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1994-06-01
Description
Air brake supply lines are reversed at the brake treadle valve. This can cause the modulated spring brake feature on the rear axle brake to be inoperable. In the event the rear brake supply reservoir were lost, this could result in loss of brakes without proper function of the modulated spring brake action of the rear brake axle to stop the vehicle.
Consequence
Loss of the secondary spring brake function could result in a vehicle accident if the primary air brakes fail.
Corrective Action
Vehicle owners will be instructed to swap supply lines at the treadle valve to obtain the correct plumbing, and will be reimbursed for labor expenses.
Notes
System: brakes; air systems; lines.vehicle description: transit buses; models tc2000 rear engine, q-bus, and commercial series.note: if you do not receive instructions on how to affect the needed correction to the air brake supply lines, or are not reimbursed for your labor expenses, please call blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9608. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.