Blue Bird Vision 2007
Model Vision made in 2007 by Blue Bird got 2 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 15 recalls as well as 23 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment adaptive and parking brake.
Model 2007
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V169000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/30/2003 to 09/24/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 18821 | 05/26/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/23/2010 | 04/23/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision school buses manufactured from january 30, 2003 through september 24, 2008. the power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. when this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began may 26, 2020. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rw.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V170000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/19/2003 to 07/02/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 195 | 05/26/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/23/2010 | 04/23/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision non-school buses manufactured from september 19, 2003 through july 2, 2008. the power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. when this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 26, 2020. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rw. owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V261000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 08/05/2003 to 06/13/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 7980 | 08/31/2006 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/17/2006 | 07/17/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2004-2007 my vision school buses manufactured between august 5, 2003, and june 13, 2006, equipped with option 40280-02 ammeter shunt. the power cable originally installed between the toe board and the shunt may be too short and may break due to engine vibration. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the power cable break while the bus is in use, the bus could become stranded in an active lane which could possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and replace the short power cable with a longer one free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r06kw.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 09V055000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/29/2006 to 12/03/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 4591 | 04/02/2009 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/17/2009 | 02/17/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 4,591 my 2007 and 2008 vision conventional school buses manufactured from march 29, 2006 through december 3, 2007, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the main battery power cable may chafe against the engine components at the rear of the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Chafing of the cable can result in a direct short with potential for fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and correct the buses free of charge. the recall began on april 2, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall no. r09pb.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V174000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 13645 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/15/2011 | 03/15/2011 | 571 | 105 & 121 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 vision school buses. the dash instrument panel abs indicator light does not illuminate when the abs circuit is disconnected at the main abs module. accordingly, these buses fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, hydraulic and electric brake systems, and fmvss no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event the abs circuit disconnects from the main abs module, the bus operator would be unaware of the failure of the abs system and the associated reduced braking function, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is currently working with stoneridge to produce software that dealers can use to reprogram the dash instrument panel. blue bird will notify owners once the software update becomes available. the affected buses will be repaired free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11sz.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V035000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 02/09/2006 to 10/27/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 632 | 02/26/2007 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/08/2007 | 02/08/2007 | 571 | 403 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain blue bird 2007 and 2008 vision school buses manufactured between february 9 and october 27, 2006. the lift inner barrier interlock switch system may not detect the presence of a passenger on the inner barrier and allow the platform to move down more than one inch below floor level while occupied which does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 403, platform lift systems for motor vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event this condition occurs during passenger operations it may be possible for the wheelchair lift to tip backwards onto the platform if the user is backing onto the lift from inside the vehicle and has the small front wheels fully or partially on the inner barrier when the platform was lowered. a standee could loose his or her balance if they were positioned fully or partly on the inner barrier when the platform is lowered. either condition could cause personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with ricon to repair the buses free of charge (please see 06e101). the recall is expected to begin on or about february 26, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r07lk.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V275000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4530 | 09/30/2007 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/26/2007 | 06/27/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2007 and 2008 blue bird vision and all american school and transit buses manufactured between december 1, 2005, and may 24, 2007, and equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves. the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 30, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r07lx.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V202000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/07/2006 to 05/26/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 272 | 08/31/2006 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/08/2006 | 06/08/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2007 vision school buses equipped with bendix air brakes manufactured between april 7 and may 26, 2006. the check valve inside the valve cavity may not properly seat, causing internal air leakage. this can cause a delay in the application of the spring brake to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The delayed parking brake application can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and replace the brake valve free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r06ku.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V328000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 07/14/2003 to 05/07/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 37095 | 09/18/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/13/2009 | 08/13/2009 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2010 all american, vision, micro bird, and conventional school buses manufactured between january 30, 2003 and may 7, 2009. incorrect offset leg barrier pads or 2/3 seat back pads may have been installed. buses with incorrect pads installed fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant(s). | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on september 18, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r09pm.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - BARRIERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V499000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/21/2005 to 08/26/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 54 | 01/18/2012 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 10/14/2011 | 10/14/2011 | 571 | 222 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2012 all american, 2006 through 2011 vision, and 2006 conventional school buses manufactured between september 19, 2005, and may 3, 2011, equipped with 2-passenger seats installed forward of the 39 barrier. in the event of a crash, the barrier may make contact with the 2-passenger seat installed forward of the barrier. accordingly, these buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat occupants may be seriously injured in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on january 18, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tq.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V355000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 56 | 09/29/2006 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 09/13/2006 | 09/15/2006 | 571 | 121 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2007 blue bird vision school buses equipped with air brakes manufactured from august 17 through september 5, 2006. an incorrect fitting was designed into the subassembly for the rear axle brake valve module. a standard 90 degree elbow was used where a 90 degree check valve should have been used. these buses fail to conform to the bleed down requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a catastrophic line failure, the emergency brakes will apply without warning, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2006. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r06ky.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V258000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/09/2003 to 09/21/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 5977 | 09/30/2007 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/22/2007 | 06/22/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain blue bird my 2004 through 2007 vision school and transit buses manufactured between october 9, 2003, and september 21, 2006, equipped with parker single check vavles (scv) provided by bendix. the defect exists in the parker scv that connects with the supply port of the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve. after prolonged use of the parker scv, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn and eventually break apart. pieces of the parker scv can become lodged inside the sr-7 spring brake modulating valve, potentially causing either leakage out of the sr-7 valve or preventing air from properly exhausting from the sr-7 valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. these conditions can occur without warning, leading to unintended vehicle rollaway, brake drag, or in the case of loss of primary circuit, inability to modulate the spring brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 30, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r07ly.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V312000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/11/2004 to 04/22/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 5422 | 08/08/2008 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/11/2008 | 07/11/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic brake hoses from the master cylinder to the chassis frame may have been improperly routed or retained on certain 2004 through 2009 my blue bird vision conventional school and transit buses manufactured from january 11, 2004 through april 22, 2008. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Improper routing or retention of the hydraulic brake hoses may result in brake hoses chaffing against the bus body and/or chassis components which could cause a leak in the hydraulic brake system resulting in reduced braking capacity which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on august 8, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r08nb.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V229000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/06/2003 to 03/28/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 23464 | 09/18/2008 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/20/2008 | 05/20/2008 | 571 | 221 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 23,464 my 2005 through 2009 all american and vision school and transit model buses manufactured from january 22, 2004, and march 28, 2008, and my 2004 through 2007 all american school buses and conventional model school buses manufactured from march 6, 2003, through june 16, 2006. the rivet pattern may be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. without the appropriate amount of roof rivets, the buses fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 221, joint strength. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, these panels may separate exposing the occupants to increased risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses by adding additional rivets. the recall began on september 18, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r08nc.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V021000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/16/2006 to 01/18/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 882 | 03/08/2007 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 01/29/2007 | 01/29/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 2007 and 2008 my blue bird vision school buses manufactured between october 16, 2006, and january 18, 2007. continuous resetting of the circuit breaker when the wiper/washer is operating in the wash/wipe mode may cause failure in the wiring circuit resulting in power being applied to the ground which could cause the circuit breaker to overheat and fail resulting in a stalled wiper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the wiper in inclement weather conditions may cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on february 28, 2007. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Blue bird recall no. r07lh.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||||
| SU-S0608 | 08/04/2006 | 10043211 | Blue bird: windows may rattle, have wind noise, water and dust can enter, not close or lock properly. top rail sagging downward at center of spectal passenger windows. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-S-06-KV | 07/19/2006 | 10043244 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on some model buses, door brake interlock system becomes unresponsive due to low pressure switch and not releasing pressure. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| SB-S-09-PA | 02/27/2009 | 10043387 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, the wrong disconnect stud(s) switch may be connected to battery disconnect jumper cable switch. *pe | 03/23/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-S-07-LS | 05/23/2007 | 10043255 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on some buses, starter cable is located on power junction block, causing slow starter cranking and misdiagnoses. starter cable should be located on ammeter junction block instead. | 03/06/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-S-10-SA | 06/15/2010 | 10043406 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, engine coolant may leak, due to low coolant sensor, from surge tank to engine harness connector and wick, through to engine ecm and other component | 03/27/2012 | |
| SB-S0701 | 06/06/2007 | 10032764 | Blue bird bus: re-issue service update engine coolants. the cooling system on the buses be properly maintained and monitored to insure proper operation of your cooling system. *pe | 05/19/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SB-S-70-LJ | 03/01/2007 | 10043209 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-S-70-LJ | 03/01/2007 | 10043209 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. information on excessive cycling of engine cooling fan and shutter and how to install thermo switches for cooling system and charge air system. *pe | 03/02/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-S-10-SA | 06/15/2010 | 10043406 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, engine coolant may leak, due to low coolant sensor, from surge tank to engine harness connector and wick, through to engine ecm and other component | 03/27/2012 | |
| SU-S-0802 | 09/28/2008 | 10043271 | Blue bird: update information on some model year buses regarding the electronic control modules (ecm) recalibration of isb and isc engines. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| SB-S-08-MY | 02/28/2008 | 10043272 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. some model year vehicle experience shutting down after starting up due to positive jumper cable being incorrectly routed to electrical power stud instead of chassis power stud. | 03/08/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-S0701 | 06/06/2007 | 10032764 | Blue bird bus: re-issue service update engine coolants. the cooling system on the buses be properly maintained and monitored to insure proper operation of your cooling system. *pe | 05/19/2010 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| SB-S-10-SR | 12/13/2010 | 10043407 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, with track mounted modular seats, a decal may have been installed with incorrect track seating instructions. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| SB-S-10-SR | 12/13/2010 | 10043407 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, with track mounted modular seats, a decal may have been installed with incorrect track seating instructions. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
| SU-S-0706 | 08/08/2007 | 10043190 | Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| SEATS - BARRIERS | |||||
| SU-S-0706 | 08/08/2007 | 10043190 | Blue bird: information is being provided regarding maintenance for vehicles equipped with aluminum seat floor tracks. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SU-S-0705 | 05/14/2007 | 10043253 | Blue bird: for some model year buses, front axles undergone several changes regarding tie rods not being interchangeable when replacement service is required. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| SB-S-07-MC | 08/30/2007 | 10043231 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. tie rods are interchangeable. must be inspected for correct part number and thread engagement in cross tube if replaced. *pe | 03/05/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| SB-S-06-KV | 07/19/2006 | 10043244 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on some model buses, door brake interlock system becomes unresponsive due to low pressure switch and not releasing pressure. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| SB-S-06-KV | 07/19/2006 | 10043244 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on some model buses, door brake interlock system becomes unresponsive due to low pressure switch and not releasing pressure. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| SB-S-06-KH | 03/07/2006 | 10043225 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on some buses, a guard was designed to prevent the snagging of bag straps and jacket pockets on air power entrance doors' emergency release lever. *pe | 03/05/2012 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| RC-R-06-KW | 03/05/2012 | 10043224 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on some buses a safety issue exist regarding the installation and replacing of power cable and shunt base due to breakage. *pe | 03/05/2012 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SB-S-07-LM | 03/05/2007 | 10043251 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on model year buses, the bicycle crank arm, in wiper assembly, must be replaced due to design being out of specification. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||
| PE09001 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 01/05/2009 | 03/04/2009 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE | 09V055000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi learned about a firealleged to have started from the main battery cable chafing at the rear of the engine.the subject bus was a new 2008 model and the battery cable runs from the electrical junction block to the battery.the problem only affects buses equipped with the caterpillar engine.subsequent field inspections found battery cables on two other buses showing signs of abrasionagainst the rear of the engine.on february 16, 2009, blue bird filed a safety recall to inspect all involved buses. blue bird will inspect the battery power cables at the rear of the engine on the suspect buses and correct the problem as necessary.this recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| PE06026 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/10/2006 | 08/31/2006 | OVER STRESSED BATTERY CABLES | 06V261000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi was notified by the gsa automotive engineering division that they have had three incidents where abattery cable terminal end failed. gsa reported the positive battery cable as being too short and being stressed during normal operation resulting in a complete separation.this could lead to an engine shut down or possibly a thermal event if thecable shorts to a ground source upon failure.bluebird has filed a safety defect to resolve the issue. the original cable will be removed and replaced with a longer battery cable. the ammeter shunt mounting will also be upgraded on all buses delivered through july 12, 2006.this investigation is close. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| PE08038 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/04/2008 | 08/04/2008 | HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE CHAFING/LEAKING | 08V312000 | |
| In april, 2008, odi received a letter from the missouri state highway patrol alleging that their field inspectorswerefinding hydraulic brake hoses that werebeing cut or crushed by the sharp edges of the bus body at the firewall.they also supplied information on one bus that experienced total brake loss due to the brake hose being cut. further field work by odi increased thenumber of complaints to a total of seven.after discussions with odi and further review of field incidents, blue bird has decided to initiate a safety recall to inspect, replace and or reposition the brake hoses of concern. this recall action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE09029 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/05/2009 | 08/28/2009 | SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING | 09V284000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi received six fleet complaints (19 buses total) alleging repeated issues of the power steering reservoir gasket failing.it was alleged that the degraded gasket fell into the power steering pump, resulting in an increasedsteering effort.odi is aware of two buses that, without warning, lost power assist steering during normal driving operations. reportedly, the power steering gaskets were manufactured with incorrect material substituted by one of the gasket material suppliers. after anevaluation into this issue, blue bird authorized a safety recall. the original power steering lid gasket will be replaced with new gasket material.the action taken by blue bird resolves the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 02/29/2008 | 1 | ||
| I am a alaska state school bus inspector. i would like to know if you have had any reports on the ricon lifts models ss5510 upright arms bending and or cracking. during our inspections in the fall of 07 and now our inspections so far in 08 , we are finding a over whelming amount of these arms bent and or cracked. they are being replaced at no cost by ricon, however, if one of these issues is not noticed in time during operation the arm could brake into, dumping the occupant onto the ground or pavement. this has not happened in our state as far as i know yet. i am concerned that this could happen at any time. they are replacing the arms with the same ones issued with the units when new. they (ricon) say it is just being reported within our state. maybe it is a demographic issue, never the less , should they (ricon) not come up with a fix for the problem?. please help me. danny *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2007 and new bluebird buses with bad brake hose. consumer states that this hose could be crushed or cut by the sharp edge of the bus body. he states that this would cause the bus to be unsafe to use. *kb the consumer stated the bus was manufactured with the brake hose toe-wrapped to the transmission fill tube. *jb | |||