Blue Bird All American 1994
Model All American made in 1994 by Blue Bird got 9 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningair bags and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1994
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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95E003007 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/01/1993 to 12/01/1993 | E (Equipment) | 4 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/19/1995 | 09/27/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Air system blockage in the air dryer occurs degrading the moisture removing capabilities of the dryer when the vehicle is operated in a cold environment and moisture accumulates and freezes in the air dryer or in the line between the dryer and the air system reservoir. the air dryer can become overpressurized causing the air dryer cartridge to separate from the mounting base. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the air dryer separates from the base, the cartridgecan separate sufficiently enough to cause personal injury or property damage. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will equip air systems with a pressure relief valve to be located between the compressor and the air dryer. this pressure relief valve is intended to vent if excessive pressure develops in the air dryer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air dryer. vehicle description: school buses equipped with rockwell wabco system saver1000 or system saver twin air dryer. 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, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V036000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2714 | 03/23/1995 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/23/1995 | 03/01/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; linkages; arm; pitman.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if you have not received the replacement bolts within a reasonable time, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V150000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 2557 | 09/12/1995 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/07/1995 | 08/21/1995 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The floor line handrail bracket can expand during use and create an opening which could entrap coat strings, etc. and other articles of clothing. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 could be dragged by the bus. this can result in serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the flat split floor line bracket with a round tubular bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; other pieces.vehicle description: forward and rear engine transit and school buses; conventional and wide body chassis.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 reasonabletime, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SB-S-70-LJ | 03/01/2007 | 10043209 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-S-70-LJ | 03/01/2007 | 10043209 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |