Blue Bird L4re 2007
Model L4re made in 2007 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2007
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 - INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V278000 | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 09/29/2005 to 04/21/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 203 | 08/05/2008 | MFR | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 06/23/2008 | 06/23/2008 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Nabi is recalling 239 my 2002-2007 blue bird c4re and l4re transit buses equipped with a 'prx1' module. the prx1 module is a device which transmits an electric signal to the instrument cluster, which is converted into an air system pressure reading on the dash mounted guage. on certain modules, tis reading is inaccurate causing the displayed pressure to be outside the tolerance of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.' | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the air brake system develops a leak, the bvehicle operator may not be aware due to the inaccurate dash reading. if a leak occurs, the safety/'emergency brakes could set without adequate warning, applying the brakes partially, which could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nabi will provide instructions to vehicle owners/end-users to add a specific wire to the module, correcting the problem. the recall began on august 5, 2008. owners may contact nabi at | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Nabi recall no. 2008-02.customers may 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 - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V434000 | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 08/01/2007 to 07/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 15 | 09/30/2008 | MFR | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 08/26/2008 | 08/27/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling 15 my 2007-2008 blue-bird l4re and c4re transit buses equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nabi is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or nabi at 1-888-391-1777. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Nabi recall no. 2008-3.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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V011000 | North American Bus Industries, Inc. | from 07/01/2007 to 10/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 53 | MFR | North American Bus Industries, Inc. | 01/11/2013 | 01/15/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | North american bus industries inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured july 1, 2007, through october 31, 2009. the buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause partial separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. this would cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in march 2013. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-10-13-01 | 02/15/2010 | 10044149 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. a modification to adjusting rod for upper mount is necessary to enhance durability of bracket and prevent radiator damage. *pe | 05/15/2012 | |
| 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 | |