Blue Bird All American 1976
Model All American made in 1976 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air.
Model 1976
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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| 76V187000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 400 | 11/12/1976 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 11/19/1976 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 217 | ||||||
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| Notes | Blue bird campaign no 19764.buses with conventional and forward control,equipped with pushout windows.possibility seat placement may restrict thepassengers standing or others in the adjacent seating position from seeing thepushout window operating instructions.also, the pushout window operatingdecal near the latch handle does not specify the window must be pushed outafter latch is released.these conditions are in non-compliance with fmvss no.217.(correct by replacing decal in proper position to meet requirements offmvss no.217.) buses. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V108000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 765 | 10/06/1977 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/08/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel tank strap ends on the involved vehicles may fail due to premature wear. fuel tank strap end failure would allow the fuel tank to move relative to the fuel tank attachment brackets, resulting in fuel line damage and fuel leakage. the fuel tank could also drop to the ground. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Owner will be sent new straps and nuts along with instructions for installation and has the option of installing it him/herself or having it done by the dealer, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: buses with forward control.system: fuel; tank, attachments.consequences of defect: fuel leakage could lead to a vehicle fire and seriousinjuries to passengers. complete separation of the tank from the vehicle couldcause accident and injury on the road. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | ||||||||||||||||
| 76V150000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 233 | 09/21/1976 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 09/24/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Blue bird campaign no n/a.buses and motorhomes.possibility that the bendixr-8 relay valves in the air brake system may have been manufactured withimproperly cured diaphragms.if this condition exists, a failed diaphragm willresult in air pressure leakage at the treadle valve exhaust port.undercertain conditions enough air can be exhausted to allow the rear spring braketo apply.correct by inspecting and replacing repair parts where necessary).motorhome and buses. | |||||||||||||||