Blue Bird Tc1000 1998

Model Tc1000 made in 1998 by Blue Bird got 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1998

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 - FRONT UNDERHOOD
98V313000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 02/26/1998 to 11/27/1998V (Vehicle)274012/17/1998MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY12/14/199812/14/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school and transit forward and rear engine buses equipped with cummins isb and isc engines. the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater can chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply. the short causes the fusible link to fail.
Consequence SummaryWhen the fusible link fails, insulation on the fusible link can ignite, creating a fire risk in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be advised to replace the original grid heater power supply harness with fusible links with a new grid heater power supply harness equipped with fuses. in addition, a clamp will be added to support the harness away from the engine components.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin december 17, 1998. 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).
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
98V128000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 07/24/1996 to 04/21/1998V (Vehicle)433MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY05/12/199806/11/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: steering axle brake drums, part number 61958b, used in an axle assembly combination supplied solely to blue bird body company by webb wheel. the brake drum is oversized in the area above the mounting flange and prevents the disc wheel from mounting flat against the brake drum.
Consequence SummaryProlonged exposure can lead to disc wheel cracking and subsequent disc wheel failure. this could also lead to loose flange nuts and loss of a wheel if not detected.
Corrective SummaryWebb wheel will replace both steering axle brake drums. also, if contact is present between the brake drum and the disc wheel, both steering axle brake drums and both steering axle disc wheels will be replaced.
NotesWebb wheel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign.owner notification began may 26, 1998. owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact webb wheel at 1-800-633-3256.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
R98CH12/16/1998614711Subject regarding recall r98ch cummins electronic engines combustion air intake grid heater wiring modification. *tt12/11/2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
S98CE12/16/1998603170Addendum to s98ce engine temperature, oil pressure, fuel sender and multi-function gauge false warning. *tt02/05/1999
S98CE11/12/1998602998Buses may experience a false warning light, alarm and rapid switching of multi-function gauge on dash. *tt01/25/1999

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