Blue Bird All American 1982

Model All American made in 1982 by Blue Bird got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1982

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
96V112000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 04/01/1977 to 07/15/1996V (Vehicle)1122201/20/1997OVSCBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY07/01/199607/08/1996571301
Defect SummaryThese buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
NotesVehicle description: rear engine school buses. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin january 20, 1997.note: 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 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
82V029000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 01/01/1981 to 01/01/1982V (Vehicle)150008/19/1982MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY03/30/198204/05/1982
Defect SummaryDue to substandard rubber products used in producing spring brake hoses installed on certain vehicles, the hose could rupture causing the loss of service brakes on the affected front wheel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will supply two hoses, with instructions, for replacement by owner. labor charges will be reimbursed.
NotesVehicle description: school buses.system: service brakes; brake hoses.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
82V116000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 11/01/1981 to 11/01/1982V (Vehicle)140003/03/1983MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY12/01/198212/06/1982
Defect SummaryAn imperfectly machined part may have been used in the steering column.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect to see if coupling is defective and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: motor homes, school buses, transit buses.system: steering; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: this machined part may slip and cause loss of steeringcontrol and an accident.
STRUCTURE - BODY
93V032000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 03/01/1980 to 03/01/1992V (Vehicle)2100003/17/1993ODIBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY03/01/199303/12/1993
Defect SummaryPassengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result in seriousinjury or death.
Corrective SummaryReplace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
NotesSystem: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.
95V090000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 03/01/1980 to 05/01/1995V (Vehicle)2718906/30/1995ODIBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/09/199505/18/1995
Defect SummaryPassengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence SummaryWhen a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. this can result inserious injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. a high impact molded plastic clam shell will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. the flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.
NotesSystem: equipment; handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses equipped with tubular handrails.note: this campaign supercedes blue bird's recall campaign 93v-032.000.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, please ontact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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