Blue Bird Q-bus 2001

Model Q-bus made in 2001 by Blue Bird got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, air and suspension.

Q-bus year 2001

Recalls

Model 2001

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
01V191000	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	from 06/01/1995 to 05/31/2001	V (Vehicle)	5631	07/30/2001	MFR	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	06/11/2001	06/14/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle 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 Summary	This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective Summary	Dealers 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.
Notes	Blue 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 - DRUM - CHAMBER
01V320000	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	from 02/14/2001 to 10/04/2001	V (Vehicle)	1500	11/16/2001	MFR	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	10/05/2001	10/10/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: school and transit buses. insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.
Consequence Summary	This condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications. owner notification began november 16, 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.
Notes	Blue bird recall no. r01fk.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 - SLACK ADJUSTERS
01V060000	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	from 01/28/2000 to 10/02/2000	V (Vehicle)	460	03/15/2001	MFR	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	02/23/2001	03/01/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a combination spicer j230 rear axle, spring suspension, and crewson brunner automatic slack adjusters. the crewson brunner slack adjuster contacts a u-bolt mounting bracket when a combination of the listed components are installed. the combination does not allow for full extension of the slack adjuster when brakes are applied.
Consequence Summary	This can cause a potential for reduced braking effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install modified u-bolt brackets that will provide the needed clearance. owner notification began march 15, 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 1-912-825-2021.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION
01V338000	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	from 09/09/1998 to 10/11/2001	V (Vehicle)	2692	01/18/2002	MFR	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	11/02/2001	11/05/2001
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. inadequate tightening of the 5/8 bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs.
Consequence Summary	Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the 5/8 grade 8-hanger bolts. in addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. owner notification began january 18, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05V152000	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY		V (Vehicle)	486		MFR	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	04/07/2005	04/15/2005
Defect Summary	Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines. the subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.
Consequence Summary	Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Corrective Summary	John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.
Notes	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.