Bci Falcon 45
Model Falcon 45 made by Bci got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 16 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2007
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - SPRINGS/BAGS | ||||||||||||||||
08V449000 | BCI (BUS & COACH INTERNATIONAL) | V (Vehicle) | 72 | 10/23/2008 | MFR | BCI (BUS & COACH INTERNATIONAL) | 09/04/2008 | 09/04/2008 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Bci is recalling 72 my 2007-2008 falcon 45 buses. these vehicles have the potential for an out-of-level condition leading to possible transverse axle loading. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Transverse load can create increased axle load at one side causing tire wear which, if unaddressed, could cause tire failure which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the left front leveling valve assembly and replumb the front air bags to right front leveling valve only. the recall is expected to begin during september 2008. owners may contact bci at 1-877-452-9224. | |||||||||||||||
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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
SB-45-005 | 04/24/2009 | 10039666 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-45-005 | 04/24/2009 | 10039666 | Bus & coach international: the dash temperature guage is not reading accurate. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
SB-45-005 | 04/24/2009 | 10039666 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-45-005 | 04/24/2009 | 10039666 | Bus & coach international: the dash temperature guage is not reading accurate. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
SB-45-002 | 04/24/2009 | 10039663 | Bus & coach international: the engine cooling fan may not work on high speed due to an electrical concern with the ecm. falcon 45. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-45-002 | 04/24/2009 | 10039663 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
SB-45-002 | 04/24/2009 | 10039663 | Bus & coach international: the engine cooling fan may not work on high speed due to an electrical concern with the ecm. falcon 45. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-45-002 | 04/24/2009 | 10039663 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
SB-45-003 | 04/24/2011 | 10039664 | Bus & coach international: the regeneration system may fail and not regenerate properly. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-45-003 | 04/24/2011 | 10039664 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
SB-45-001 | 04/24/2009 | 10039662 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-45-001 | 04/24/2009 | 10039662 | Bus & coach international: the transmission seals may leak due to improper lubrication. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
STRUCTURE | |||||
SB-45-004 | 04/24/2009 | 10039665 | Bus & coach internation: information on installing a safety grip on the stairs. *rm | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-45-004 | 04/24/2009 | 10039665 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
SB-45-004 | 04/24/2009 | 10039665 | Ready | 08/08/2011 | |
SB-45-004 | 04/24/2009 | 10039665 | Bus & coach internation: information on installing a safety grip on the stairs. *rm | 08/08/2011 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE | |||
07/31/2008 | 100000 | 1 | |
The support part in rear frame was broken unwelded while driving on 101 highway la downtown district with 55 tourists on board at 15 mph. photos available. *tr |