Blue Bird All American 2010
Model All American made in 2010 by Blue Bird got 25 recalls as well as 16 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2010
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 - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V064000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/05/2009 to 01/18/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 207 | 02/26/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/05/2010 | 02/25/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured between january 5, 2009 and january 18, 2010. the battery cables may have been improperly routed at the front bottom of the large battery compartment resulting in the battery cables potentially being pinched between the front bottom of the battery compartment box and the exhaust mounting bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and reroute improperly routed cables and secure and any pinched cables will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on february 26, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rk.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V205000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/16/2003 to 04/10/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 2203 | 06/25/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/09/2009 | 06/09/2009 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 2,203 model year 2003 through 2010 all american rear engine school buses equipped with optional plug style vandal locks manufactured from july 16, 2003 through april 10, 2009. the plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position. these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vehicles can be started and driven even when an owner may think they cannot. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 25, 2009. owner may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pe.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V380000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/16/2006 to 08/03/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 466 | 09/24/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/20/2010 | 08/20/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american non school buses manufactured from july 16, 2006 through august 3, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. an incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. the flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. a short could potentially result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sl.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V379000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/29/2006 to 08/07/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 3992 | 09/24/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/20/2010 | 08/20/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through august 7, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. an incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. the flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. a short could potentially result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sl.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V153000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/17/2008 to 10/21/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 125 | 04/26/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/05/2012 | 04/09/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses equipped with braun vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on april 26, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12tu.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V133000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 12/13/2007 to 01/18/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1622 | 04/27/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/05/2010 | 04/06/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from december 13, 2007 through january 18, 2010 equipped with ricon model s or k series public use wheelchair lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on april 27, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rt.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V136000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/24/2009 to 11/14/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 569 | 05/04/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/05/2010 | 04/06/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american, conventional, and micro bird school buses manufactured from april 24 through november 14, 2009 equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. there is a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function. if the up switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. please see ricon's safety recall 09e-061. the safety recall began on may 4, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rv.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V137000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/23/2009 to 11/19/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 5 | 05/04/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/05/2010 | 04/06/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american transit buses manufactured from september 23 through november 19, 2009 equipped with certain ricon s series and k series l-model wheelchair lifts. there is a problem in the software that controls the lift's up function. if the up switch is released before the floor level limit switch is activated, the lift may continue its upward travel for approximately 1 second before stopping. the continued upward travel may overrun the floor level cut off point. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the platform overruns the vehicle floor level and stops at an angle from 15-20 degrees, it is possible for a person in a wheelchair to tip over and for someone standing on the platform to fall, possibly resulting in injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by authorized ricon dealers free of charge. currently ricon is developing a software solution and is not available. until the software solution is available, ricon will provide owners with a bulletin outlining proper wheelchair lift operation and will ship owners a dvd-based training aid to promote proper lift operation at no cost. the safety recall began on may 4, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rv.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V134000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 12/16/2007 to 12/21/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 23 | 04/27/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/05/2010 | 04/06/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, conventional, and micro bird transi buses manufactured from december 16, 2007 through december 21, 2009 equipped with ricon model s or k series public use wheelchair lifts. the restraint belt on these lifts was designed to prevent the lift from moving, unless the tongue of the belt is fully engaged and latched in the buckle. ricon has discovered, however, that it is possible for the operator to insert the belt tongue into the buckle without fully engaging the latching mechanism. in this case, the restraint belt would appear to be latched, and the operator could run the lift. if the restraint belt tongue is not fully engaged into the restraint belt buckle, and latched, the lift may operate with an occupant on the platform. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move without the restraint belt properly buckled. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with ricon and ricon will be handling the remedy for this campaign. please see ricon's defect report 09e-060. ricon will provide customers with a warning decal and a dvd-based training aid. the safety recall began on april 27, 2010. owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rt.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V101000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 421 | 04/14/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/16/2010 | 03/16/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through february 26, 2010. the wiring harness for the rear tag light may be of insufficient length resulting in the harness being routed improperly and exposing the connector to the environment which could cause the connector to corrode. corrosion could cause a direct short in the tag light circuit. a short in the tag light wiring circuit, which includes the headlight low beam circuit, could cause sudden loss of headlight low beams. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of low beam headlights while the vehicle is in operation could impair the driver's vision and result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing the correct length harness free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rr.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V569000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/12/2006 to 06/27/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 250 | 03/09/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/02/2011 | 12/02/2011 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2012 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from april 12, 2006, through june 27, 2011, and equipped with a 60 gallon fuel tank. the tank return line can develop a leak that exceeds the amount of fuel spillage allowed. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 9, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tr.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V290000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/17/2007 to 11/13/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 103 | 09/09/2010 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/28/2010 | 06/28/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, vision, and excel 102 model non school buses manufactured from may 17, 2007 through november 13, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 9, 2010. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rz.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V289000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/23/2007 to 03/09/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 3686 | 09/09/2010 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/28/2010 | 06/28/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through march 9, 2010, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rz.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V351000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/22/2006 to 08/07/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 121 | 07/24/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/08/2011 | 07/11/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 all american school buses manufactured from september 22, 2006, through august 7, 2010, and equipped with optional park brake valve interlock feature. the optional park brake interlock valve may have been plumbed incorrectly which could result in inadvertent park brake application without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Inadvertent application of the park brake valve could cause a vehicle crash which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. all of the buses have been inspected and, if needed, repaired. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tf.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V299000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/25/2009 to 01/12/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 15 | 08/20/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/29/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 all american model non school buses manufactured from march 25, 2009 through january 12, 2010. the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary. the safety recall began on august 16, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sf.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V298000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/25/2009 to 01/12/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1542 | 08/16/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/29/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from march 25, 2009 through january 12, 2010. the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary. the safety recall began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sf.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V328000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/30/2003 to 05/07/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 37095 | 09/18/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/13/2009 | 08/13/2009 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed. buses with incorrect pads installed fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s). | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on september 18, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r09pm.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - BARRIERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V499000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/15/2005 to 05/03/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 54 | 01/18/2012 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 10/14/2011 | 10/14/2011 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39 barrier. in the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 18, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tq.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V218000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/30/2009 to 04/04/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | 05/23/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/15/2012 | 05/16/2012 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision non school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 23, , 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 12V217000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/30/2009 to 04/04/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 651 | 05/23/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/15/2012 | 05/16/2012 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V285000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 02/27/2007 to 07/02/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1709 | 09/23/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/23/2009 | 07/23/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 1,709 model year 2009 and 2010 all american front engine school buses manufactured from february 27, 2007 through july 2, 2009, equipped with 07 engines, air brakes and spring suspensions. when the bus is loaded with passengers, the springs compress which could allow the air brake hose to contact the drive line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Repeated contact of the air brake hose on the drive line may cause the air brake hose to rupture reducing the braking capacity which could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 23, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pr.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V296000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/13/2009 to 08/04/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 127 | 10/05/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/29/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through august 4, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.) | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V297000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/19/2009 to 07/17/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 11 | 10/05/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/29/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american non school buses manufactured from may 19, 2009 through july 17, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.) | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 31, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V057000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 08/27/2009 to 01/25/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | 03/26/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/02/2010 | 02/23/2010 | 571 | 221 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain model year 2010 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 27, 2009 through january 25, 2010. adhesive required for interior rear bulkhead panels was omitted. the buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the required adhesive, there is an increased risk of injury to the bus occupants in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on march 26, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rm.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V286000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/13/2009 to 06/17/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 35 | 08/14/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/23/2009 | 07/23/2009 | 571 | 221 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 35 model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13 through june 17, 2009. insufficient rivets were installed in the rear headliner panel. these buses fail to conform with the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bus passengers may sustain injuries in the event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 14, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pl.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-S-10-RX | 05/25/2010 | 10043404 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on some model year buses with rear engine, the support bracket may fail on the charge air cooler tube. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SB-S-10-SA | 06/15/2010 | 10043406 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, engine coolant may leak, due to low coolant sensor, from surge tank to engine harness connector and wick, through to engine ecm and other component | 03/27/2012 | |
| SB-S0701 | 06/06/2007 | 10032764 | Blue bird bus: re-issue service update engine coolants. the cooling system on the buses be properly maintained and monitored to insure proper operation of your cooling system. *pe | 05/19/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-S-10-SM | 09/28/2010 | 10043413 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, over engine heater hose, near turbo, the reflective heat shield insulation may have been omitted. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SB-S-10-SA | 06/15/2010 | 10043406 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, engine coolant may leak, due to low coolant sensor, from surge tank to engine harness connector and wick, through to engine ecm and other component | 03/27/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-S0701 | 06/06/2007 | 10032764 | Blue bird bus: re-issue service update engine coolants. the cooling system on the buses be properly maintained and monitored to insure proper operation of your cooling system. *pe | 05/19/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| SB-S-10-SJ | 09/07/2010 | 10043415 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on some model year buses, an incorrect compressor oil type information may have been stamped on bitzer a/c compressor air conditioner data plate. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| SB-S-10-SE | 07/15/2010 | 10043412 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on some rear engine buses, the center leg of c. e. white student safety seat, missing the required mounting bolt. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SU-S-0706 | 08/08/2007 | 10043190 | Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| SEATS - BARRIERS | |||||
| SU-S-0706 | 08/08/2007 | 10043190 | Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| SB-S-10-SB | 08/02/2010 | 10043414 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, the wabco hydraulic brake modulator motor may corrode due to motor cover filling up with water. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| SB-S-10-RH | 03/03/2010 | 10043397 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. the entrance door fails to operate, as design, due to door control actuator not meeting engineering specs. *pe | 03/26/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-S-10-RG | 02/10/2010 | 10043396 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. secondary air tank may be plumbed by rear air suspension air bags, in lieu of wet air tank. should hole or line breaks, tank loses air, gauge on dash indicates lost air and low | 03/26/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - LINES AND FITTINGS | |||||
| SB-S-10-RG | 02/10/2010 | 10043396 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. secondary air tank may be plumbed by rear air suspension air bags, in lieu of wet air tank. should hole or line breaks, tank loses air, gauge on dash indicates lost air and low | 03/26/2012 | |