Blue Bird L4re 2008
Model L4re made in 2008 by Blue Bird got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and suspension. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and steering.
Model 2008
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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| 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 | |||||
| L3 FSV-102 | 06/22/2012 | 10046119 | North american bus industries (nbi): the failure of upper radiator support may be contribute to misalignment of upper radiator support rod, that may need reinforcement. no model or model years listed. *pe | 09/26/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | |||||
| L3-FSV-100 | 06/21/2012 | 10046099 | North american bus industries (nbi): an updated rear leaf spring bracket replaces old spring bracket to enhance serviceability, maintainability and durability. model l4re, unknown year. *pe | 09/26/2012 | |