Blue Bird Q-bus 1996

Model Q-bus made in 1996 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, power train and seats.

Model 1996

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
01V191000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 06/01/1995 to 05/31/2001V (Vehicle)563107/30/2001MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/11/200106/14/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesBlue 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).
POWER TRAIN
96V198000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 05/31/1996 to 07/09/1996V (Vehicle)510/10/1996MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY10/09/199611/01/1996
Defect SummaryOversized rotors were installed in the powertrain drive motors in these buses.
Consequence SummaryWhen the bus is in service and the oversized rotor inside the electric powertrain motor becomes heated, the rotor expands causing the motor to become sluggish, stall and could seize, failing completely.
Corrective SummaryNorthrup-grumman will perform the modification to these powertrain drive motors.
NotesVehicle description:electric powered school buses. owners have been notified of this campaign. 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 northrup-grumman at 1-410-993-2699 or blue bird at 1-912-825-9608.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
SEATS
96V178010from 02/23/1996 to 09/17/1996V (Vehicle)3005/30/1997ODIBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/02/199706/05/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses equipped with isringhausen seats in the driver's position. two welds located on the back rest adjustment side of the seat frame did not meet the manufacturer's specifications.
Consequence SummaryIf these welds were not to specification, back rest loads could cause the welds to fail. the back rest would disengage from the seat frame allowing loss of support to the driver's torso and possibly causing loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryIsringhausen is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. dealers will inspect these seats and replace the seat frame assembly.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is being conducted by isringhausen and will begin during may 1997.note: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 1-912-825-9608or isringhausen at 616-968-5333, ext. 301. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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