Blue Bird Q-bus 1993
Model Q-bus made in 1993 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering.
Model 1993
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V081000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/01/1992 to 02/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 173 | 05/20/1993 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/17/1993 | 05/25/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front brake air lines are incorrectly routed through the pressure protection valve at the auxiliary wet tank. this results in lack of air pressure to the front brakes when the air pressure in the auxiliary wet tank drops below 65 p.s.i., resulting in inoperable front brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When there is no front brake application, stoppingdistance increases, and there is an increased risk of accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correctly reroute the brake lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: rear engine buses. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V011000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/01/1992 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 122 | 12/21/1993 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 01/21/1994 | 01/25/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Brake imbalance may cause loss of vehicle control during brake applications; increased stopping distance or brake application could result in loss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bus owners will be provided with instructions to inspect their vehicles and provide blue bird with certain information. blue bird will review the information and, where needed, will forward replacement brake chambers along with replacement instructions to the vehicle owners. brake chamber replacement will be performed by the vehicle owner or a qualified repair facility. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air; drum and shoe systems; chamber; brake.vehicle description: rear engine buses.note: if your vehicle is provided to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service at 1-912-825-9608. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V203000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/01/1993 to 11/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 259 | 12/15/1993 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/06/1993 | 12/16/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic hoses which interconnect with the hydraulic pump, hydraulic radiator fan motor and power steering gear have an undersized wire mesh core which results in an improper hose end crimp. the improper crimp can cause a leak, emptying the power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir, resulting in loss of power steering assist. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Complete loss of power steering assist can cause loss ofvehicle control and result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners are being asked to inspect hose for the date code 3-1q93 which is embossed on the hose cover every 18 inches. replacement hoses will be provided. owners can handle the repair themselves or have a blue bird distributor assist them. owners will be reimbursed for the labor charges following completion of the recall work. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; power assist; hose; fluid.vehicle description: rear engine school buses and transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9607. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||