Blue Bird Commercial Series 1999
Model Commercial Series made in 1999 by Blue Bird got 11 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment adaptive and fuel system, diesel.
Model 1999
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 - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
03V085000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/05/1998 to 06/03/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 4302 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/28/2003 | 03/19/2003 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
01V191000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 06/01/1995 to 05/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 5631 | 07/30/2001 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/11/2001 | 06/14/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with rear mounted engines. the 12-volt power supply cable(s) may be chaffed by hoses, harnesses, frame components, or clamps. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. owner notification began july 30, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird recall no. r01ff.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
04V426000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 02/17/1999 to 06/29/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 372 | 09/21/2004 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/30/2004 | 08/31/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began september 21, 2004. owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
05V062000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 18891 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/22/2005 | 02/28/2005 | |||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. the fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. for more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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 - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
00V279004 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/01/1999 to 12/15/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 1269 | 02/12/2001 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/18/2000 | 01/26/2001 | 571 | 105 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (abs), fail to comply to the requirements of fmvss no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems. an internal diagnostic system in the abs may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The abs ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began february 12, 2001. 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 . also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
00V162000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/15/1997 to 05/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 9687 | 06/14/2000 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/12/2000 | 06/16/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix air brakes. bendix changed the internal design of the qr1c relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. when the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began june 14, 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
00V051000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/19/1998 to 02/03/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3113 | 03/08/2000 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/22/2000 | 02/28/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix abs anti-lock braking system. the primary and secondary brake treadle valve air lines were installed incorrectly at the bendix r12dc relay valve. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | With the brake system installed incorrectly, future maintenance might be affected by this inconsistency, causing the brakes to be installed incorrect, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix r12dc relay valve. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began march 8, 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
01V044003 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 08/03/1999 to 01/12/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 842 | 03/30/2001 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/23/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses and motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began march 30, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION | ||||||||||||||||
01V338000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/09/1998 to 10/11/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 2692 | 01/18/2002 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 11/02/2001 | 11/05/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. inadequate tightening of the 5/8 bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the 5/8 grade 8-hanger bolts. in addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. owner notification began january 18, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
00V230001 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 02/02/1999 to 08/04/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6914 | 08/18/2000 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/17/2000 | 08/23/2000 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with electronic engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. the return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began august 18, 2000. 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 1-912-822-2242.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
00V130000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 08/26/1994 to 04/04/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 2088 | 05/25/2000 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/05/2000 | 05/05/2000 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses equipped with transit sliding pushout windows. potential sticking and/or binding of the pushout window inner frame within the outer frame results in opening forces exceeding the requirements of fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Personal injury could occur in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with step-by-step procedures for modifying the transit sliding pushout windows to conform the fmvss 217 requirements. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began may 25, 2000.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |