Blue Bird All American 1993
Model All American made in 1993 by Blue Bird got 1 investigation as well as 7 recalls. The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningair bags and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1993
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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| AIR BAGS - KNEE BOLSTER | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V051000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/01/1992 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2309 | 05/03/1995 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/14/1995 | 03/23/1995 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11 wide and not 14.5 as required by fmvss no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5 knee pad. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; seat; material; fmvss no. 222. vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V321000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 134 | 10/12/2000 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 10/12/2000 | 10/26/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with compressed natural gas engines (cng). the original pressure relief devices may vent unexpectedly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Compressed natural gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the pressure relief devices. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 12, 2000.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 1-478-822-2242. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V203000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/01/1993 to 11/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 259 | 12/15/1993 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/06/1993 | 12/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic hoses which interconnect with the hydraulic pump, hydraulic radiator fan motor and power steering gear have an undersized wire mesh core which results in an improper hose end crimp. the improper crimp can cause a leak, emptying the power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir, resulting in loss of power steering assist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Complete loss of power steering assist can cause loss ofvehicle control and result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners are being asked to inspect hose for the date code 3-1q93 which is embossed on the hose cover every 18 inches. replacement hoses will be provided. owners can handle the repair themselves or have a blue bird distributor assist them. owners will be reimbursed for the labor charges following completion of the recall work. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; power assist; hose; fluid.vehicle description: rear engine school buses and transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9607. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V153000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/01/1991 to 06/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1896 | 08/24/1998 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/02/1998 | 07/09/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit and school buses. movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. the hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began august 24, 1998. owners who do not receive the free modification kit 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE93048 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/12/1993 | 08/31/1993 | DOOR LATCH SYSTEMS | 93V136000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||