Recalls for your 2003 Blue Bird Q-bus

Recalls for 2003 Blue Bird Q-bus

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DEFECT #1 - 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.