2 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 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Posted on: 1996-10-01
Description
The power steering hose with a crimped end fitting was improperly manufactured.
Consequence
The end fitting can blow-off resulting in a loss of power assisted steering causing insufficient steering control which increases the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Owners are requested to inspect the power steering hose for the suspect hoses (identifiable by date code) and replace hoses as necessary.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. Note:owners who have not received repair instructions within a reasonable time or who would prefer that a dealer inspect these hoses 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.