Blue Bird All American 1989
Model All American made in 1989 by Blue Bird got 2 investigations as well as 9 recalls. The car had some investigations: steering and structure. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1989
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V115000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/01/1988 to 07/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 275 | 08/06/1992 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/12/1992 | 08/24/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A 150 amp circuit breaker, option 4362, has been wired in parallel with a standard equipment circuit, thereby not providing the required protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a major short-circuit, inadequate circuitprotection could result in a fire in the rear engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The standard equipment circuit must be removed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: electrical system.vehicle description: all american and tc2000 rear engine buses. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V112000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/01/1977 to 07/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 11222 | 01/20/1997 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V136000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 2000 | 10/20/1993 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/10/1993 | 09/01/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the failure occurs, the front door cannot be opened,entrapping the passengers in the bus and in case of an emergency, passengerscould not use the front door to exit the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The lock pin will be replaced on these vehicles. owners can obtain a modification kit from blue bird or if they prefer, a dealer will perform the remedy for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure: door assembly.vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with electric vandal doorlocks, option 0215. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V004000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/01/1985 to 11/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 793 | 01/15/1992 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 01/13/1992 | 01/23/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steel braiding on the power steering hose may abrade the battery cable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Abrasion of the battery cable will eventually cause ashort circuit and may result in an electrical fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reroute the power steering hoses and secure the battery cables to prevent movement. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: buses with caterpillar 3208 rear engines. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V116000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/01/1989 to 06/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 302 | 07/24/1989 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/17/1989 | 08/02/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Loose retaining nut on steering wheel could cause the steering wheel to feel loose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could adversely affect steering control withpotential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Torque retaining nut to specification and apply locktite. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:steering wheel retaining nut.vehicle description:school buses. | |||||||||||||||
| 90V099000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 02/01/1988 to 12/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 5600 | 06/01/1990 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/22/1990 | 05/31/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Lock pins in steering wheel and hub assembly my shear off, allowing steering wheel to spin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause loss of steering control that couldresult in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair using a positive locking method. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering wheel and hub assembly. vehicle description: school buses. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V032000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/01/1980 to 03/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 21000 | 03/17/1993 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/01/1993 | 03/12/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When 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 Summary | Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses. | |||||||||||||||
| 95V090000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/01/1980 to 05/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 27189 | 06/30/1995 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/09/1995 | 05/18/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 96V073000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/23/1988 to 04/22/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 18000 | 08/21/1996 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/03/1996 | 05/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When 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 in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; handrails at bus entryways. vehicle description: school buses equipped with forward handrails. note: owner 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING | ||||||
| PE89136 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/06/1989 | 07/25/1989 | STEERING WHEELS LOOSE | 89V116000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE93048 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/12/1993 | 08/31/1993 | DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS | 93V136000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||