Blue Bird Commercial 2004
Model Commercial made in 2004 by Blue Bird got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and unknown or other. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 2004
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V302000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 12/17/2001 to 10/28/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 485 | 12/12/2002 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 11/13/2002 | 11/19/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. owner notification began december 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 03 | 12/17/2003 | 10006795 | The incorrect chrome tailpipe may have been installed, permitting water to enter the exhaust causing possible premature failure of the muffler. service campaign s03hf. exhaust system modification for commercial series xcel 102 coaches. | 05/13/2004 | |
| 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 | |