Blue Bird All American 2013
Model All American made in 2013 by Blue Bird got 6 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningequipment and seat belts.
Model 2013
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V277000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 12/09/2011 to 03/09/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 13 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/18/2012 | 06/19/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2013 all american rear engine school buses and one aftermarket brake treadle valve. the affected buses were manufactured from december 9, 2011, through march 9, 2012. the brake valve plunger may fracture during brake application, resulting in reduced brake pedal angle and travel. this condition may limit the driver | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Either condition could reduce braking ability and/or lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | All of the affected buses and the one aftermarket treadle valve were sold through a-z bus sales, a blue bird bus dealer. blue bird will notify owners, and a-z bus sales will replace all thirteen treadle valves, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, june 29, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vf.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V360000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/03/2012 to 06/18/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 23 | 08/23/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/25/2012 | 07/27/2012 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling model year 2013 all american and vision non-school buses manufactured from april 30, 2012, through june 23, 2012. driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles. the latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. therefore, they fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vh.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V359000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/03/2012 to 06/18/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 726 | 08/23/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/25/2012 | 07/27/2012 | 571 | 209 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling model year 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from april 30, 2012, through june 23, 2012. driver's seat belts may have been inadvertently installed with mismatched buckles which fails to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies. the latch plate (tongue) on one style buckle may mate up to another style buckle receiver, but the latch plate may not be properly engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this condition occur, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained and could be injured in an accident or sudden stop. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on august 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vh.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V261000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/07/2011 to 03/21/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 1406 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/08/2012 | 06/11/2012 | 571 | 217 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from april 7, 2011, through march 21, 2012, equipped with specialty manufacturing inc. (smi) prolo roof hatches. increased friction between the rear plate assemblies, p/no. 009327, and the nylon rear pop-up support, p/no. 008956, may result in an opening force of the prolo roof hatches that exceeds federal standard requirements. thus, these hatches fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of an emergency, egress of the bus may be hindered possibly resulting in injury to the vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners. smi will provide service kits along with repair instructions to dealers and owners, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, june 21, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242 or smi at 1-800-951-7867. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| SU-1209 | 06/05/2012 | 10044287 | Blue bird: procedure update information being provided regarding replacement of heater resistors on all models. no model or model years listed. *pe | 06/05/2012 | |