Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| BB950601 | 06/01/1995 | 45607 | Improper closing of the side emergency door may cause distortion of the door assembly. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 0301 | 03/07/2003 | 0107 | 10001483 | Noise and up and down body movement on certain rear engine equipped buses may be due to cracks/breaks in the rearmost frame outrigger(s) and/or the body angle crossmember. *tt | 05/13/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 6 | ||
| 2004 bluebird chassis with a 2007 cat engine, motor coach bus. consumer would like to know the opinion of nhtsa and or the regulation (s) pertaining to these issues *tgw the consumer stated the four way hazard lights should not be connected to the key. when the four way hazard lights were turned on, the key could be shut off and taken out of the ignition while the bus continued to run. the consumer stated it showed a direct connection between the four way hazard lights and the key switch. the exhaust was too close to flammable objects. the wood floorboards at the back of the bus, began to burn and the bus had to be evacuated. the bus would not shut off with the key, so it was shut off in the back. the air operated door flew open while driving, so a dead bolt had to be used to keep it closed. at times, the odometer would reset itself. the interior lights did not work at times, the ball joints needed to be replaced, the rubber caps were rusted. when the brake was applied on several occasions, the bus would not stop or just lock up completely. a low air buzzer went off for the air system. | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| The school bus had a cracked frame. *mr the school bus inspection group found over 90 severe cracked frames on the international school buses. the count had grown each day on the 1998 and older buses. the cracks were located on the left and right front portion of the frame above the shock. (for the georgia department of motor vehicle safety) *scc *jb *cb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/12/2011 | |||
| Within the fleet of 27 public transit buses all units are showing signs of frame cracks where the steering gear box mounts to the frame. frame is also cracking (separating) at top of inner structure where front airbags are mounted. very high risk situation when transporting public passengers. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 04/02/2012 | 6 | ||
| 2004 bluebird chassis with a 2007 cat engine, motor coach bus. consumer would like to know the opinion of nhtsa and or the regulation (s) pertaining to these issues *tgw the consumer stated the four way hazard lights should not be connected to the key. when the four way hazard lights were turned on, the key could be shut off and taken out of the ignition while the bus continued to run. the consumer stated it showed a direct connection between the four way hazard lights and the key switch. the exhaust was too close to flammable objects. the wood floorboards at the back of the bus, began to burn and the bus had to be evacuated. the bus would not shut off with the key, so it was shut off in the back. the air operated door flew open while driving, so a dead bolt had to be used to keep it closed. at times, the odometer would reset itself. the interior lights did not work at times, the ball joints needed to be replaced, the rubber caps were rusted. when the brake was applied on several occasions, the bus would not stop or just lock up completely. a low air buzzer went off for the air system. | |||