Blue Bird Q-bus 1997

Model Q-bus made in 1997 by Blue Bird got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air.

Model 1997

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).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - FOOT CONTROL
00V162000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 10/15/1997 to 05/31/2000V (Vehicle)968706/14/2000MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/12/200006/16/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryUnder 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 SummaryDealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.
NotesOwner 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).