Blue Bird All American 1996
Model All American made in 1996 by Blue Bird got 6 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1996
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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| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V185000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/30/1995 to 04/23/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 408 | 08/29/2002 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/15/2002 | 07/23/2002 | 571 | 101 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain transit buses fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle standard no. 101, controls and displays. this standard requires specific labeling for engine start and engine stop. the wording of the labels on these vehicles do not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The operator could place the engine switch in a position other than that intended, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with new decals and installation instructions. owner notification began august 29, 2002. owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V180000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/13/1996 to 08/27/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 194 | 11/07/1996 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 09/23/1996 | 10/01/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The power steering hose with a crimped end fitting was improperly manufactured. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The end fitting can blow-off resulting in a loss of power assisted steering causing insufficient steering control which increases the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners are requested to inspect the power steering hose for the suspect hoses (identifiable by date code) and replace hoses as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996. note:owners who have not received repair instructions within a reasonable time or who would prefer that a dealer inspect these hoses 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |