Blue Bird Vision 2010
Model Vision made in 2010 by Blue Bird got 5 consumer complains, 3 investigations there are 16 recalls as well as 26 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment adaptive and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2010
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 - INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||||||||||||||||
11V175000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 61 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 03/15/2011 | 03/15/2011 | 571 | 105 7 121 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 vision non 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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
12V153000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/17/2008 to 10/21/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 125 | 04/26/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/05/2012 | 04/09/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 all american, vision, and micro bird school buses equipped with braun vista-2 wheelchair lifts. over time and with frequent use, the roll stop latches on the outer barrier may become bent or misaligned. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A wheelchair occupant may defeat or ride over the insufficiently latched roll stop. if this occurs when the lift platform is in an elevated position, the wheelchair | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and the repairs will be performed by authorized braun dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on april 26, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12tu.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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V441000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/12/2009 to 09/10/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 180 | 12/17/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 11/17/2009 | 11/17/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 vision school buses manufactured between may 12 and september 10, 2009 that were equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. the wheelchair lift power cable may come in contact with the engine exhaust manifold. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Should the cable contact the manifold, its insulation would melt causing a potential for a direct short which could resultin a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift power cable and repair if necessary. the safety recall began on december 17, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r09pw.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 . | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
11V247000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 10/07/2008 to 01/19/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 507 | 05/25/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 04/22/2011 | 04/25/2011 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from october 7, 2008, through january 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on may 25, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tb.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 . | |||||||||||||||
10V290000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/17/2007 to 11/13/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 103 | 09/09/2010 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/28/2010 | 06/28/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american, vision, and excel 102 model non school buses manufactured from may 17, 2007 through november 13, 2008, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with caterpillar to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 9, 2010. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rz.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 . | |||||||||||||||
10V289000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/23/2007 to 03/09/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 3686 | 09/09/2010 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/28/2010 | 06/28/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from may 23, 2007 through march 9, 2010, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rz.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 | ||||||||||||||||
10V298000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/25/2009 to 01/12/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1542 | 08/16/2010 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/29/2010 | 06/30/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 all american and vision model school buses manufactured from march 25, 2009 through january 12, 2010. the driver's seat shock damper may break allowing the driver's seat to unexpectedly drop to the floor without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event this should occur while the bus is in operation, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and replace the seat shock as necessary. the safety recall began on august 20, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sf.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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V251000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 09/29/2007 to 05/02/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 69 | 08/12/2009 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/06/2009 | 07/06/2009 | 571 | 222 | |||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 69 model year 2008 through 2010 micro bird and vision school buses manufactured from september 29, 2007 through may 2, 2009, equipped with optional 34 inch offset barrier. the offset leg of the barrier frame may have been located incorrectly and incorrect padding may have been installed on the 34 inch offset barriers which fails to comply with the leg protection zone requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 222, school bus passenger seating and crash protection. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Vehicle occupants may suffer injuries in the event of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and replace the barrier pads with a new designed pad free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 12, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pj.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 . | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||||
12V218000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/30/2009 to 04/04/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 31 | 05/23/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/15/2012 | 05/16/2012 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision non school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 23, , 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.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 . | |||||||||||||||
12V217000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/30/2009 to 04/04/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 651 | 05/23/2012 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/15/2012 | 05/16/2012 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird corporation (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2013 all american and vision school buses manufactured from may 30, 2009, through april 4, 2012 and equipped with air brakes. the primary and secondary air brake lines may have been crossed at the brake treadle valve. incorrect installation of the air brake lines at the air brake treadle valve fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a brake system problem, incorrect installation of the air brake lines could result in a reduction or complete loss of brake action, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12va.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, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
10V629000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/13/2009 to 12/15/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 1001 | 02/14/2011 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 12/16/2010 | 12/20/2010 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 model vision school buses manufactured from november 13, 2009, through december 15, 2010. on some buses, the hydraulic brake pedal may deform upon application which may prevent the parking brake from fully applying. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may permit the bus to roll unexpectedly when parked which could result in property damage, personal injury, or death to an individual within the path of the rolling bus. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on february 14, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11sv.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 . | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
09V284000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/27/2007 to 06/10/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 7772 | 08/11/2009 | ODI | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/23/2009 | 07/23/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 7,772 model year 2008 through 2010 vision school buses manufactured from march 27, 2007 through june 10, 2009. the lid gasket on the power steering reservoir may deteriorate and contaminate the power steering fluid which could result in a loss of power steering assist. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Loss of power steering assist could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall campaign began on august 11, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird recall campaign no. r09ph.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 . | |||||||||||||||
09V214000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/13/2008 to 05/17/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 377 | 07/30/2009 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/11/2009 | 06/11/2009 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Blue bird is recalling 377 model year 2009 and 2010 vision conventional school buses manufactured from may 13, 2008 through may 17, 2009, equipped with propane engines. the power steering return hose may leak and/or fail resulting in loss of hydraulic steering assist. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Loss of power steering assist could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Blue bird's recall campaign no. r09pg.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 . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
SB-S-10-RP | 04/15/2010 | 10043403 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses equipped with propane engines, a battery drain might occur over time, when engine is not being operated. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
SB-S-10-RJ | 04/15/2010 | 10043388 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, when ignition is off and fuel fill door is open, the engine would continue to run. *pe | 03/23/2012 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
SB-S-10-SK | 08/26/2010 | 10043416 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. starter mounting bolts, on the flange, is too large and not seating properly which causes it to be loose and have starting problems. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
SB-S-10-SN | 09/29/2010 | 10043411 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. information regarding fuel lines and wiring harnesses be secured separately and not together above and over transmission and rear suspension. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
SB-S-10-RD | 02/09/2010 | 10043400 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. the engine coolant and/or transmission may become contaminated due to high pressure cycling of internal transmission oil cooler of radiator assembly becoming fatigue. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
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-10-RD | 02/09/2010 | 10043400 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. the engine coolant and/or transmission may become contaminated due to high pressure cycling of internal transmission oil cooler of radiator assembly becoming fatigue. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
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 | |
SB-S-40-RN | 04/15/2010 | 10043401 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, the heat shields has been eliminated and may cause the knock sensor to fail due to excessive heat. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
SB-S-12VC | 06/13/2012 | 10044459 | Blue bird: click document search button for owner letter. breakaway adapter fails to meet nfpa 58 requirements for 90 degree zinc. the new steel fitting and breakaway adapter would replace existing 90 degree zinc fitting. *pe | 07/10/2012 | |
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 | |
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 | |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
SB-S-10-RJ | 04/15/2010 | 10043388 | Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, when ignition is off and fuel fill door is open, the engine would continue to run. *pe | 03/23/2012 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
SB-S-10-RD | 02/09/2010 | 10043400 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. the engine coolant and/or transmission may become contaminated due to high pressure cycling of internal transmission oil cooler of radiator assembly becoming fatigue. *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 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
SB-S-10-SB | 08/02/2010 | 10043414 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year buses, the wabco hydraulic brake modulator motor may corrode due to motor cover filling up with water. *pe | 03/27/2012 | |
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
SB-S-12TX | 04/17/2012 | 10044143 | Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. due to clamps not being torqued to proper specification, clamps for power steering house may leak. model years 2009-2013. *pe | 05/15/2012 | |
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 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
SB-S-1005 | 12/01/2011 | 10043392 | Blue bird bus: the electric door drive plate assembly has been updated for outward electric opening entrance door. *pe | 03/26/2012 | |
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
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 | |
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 | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
PE10018 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/27/2010 | Engine Compartment Fires | 10V289000 | ||
Odi is aware of four blue bird vision bus fires. reportedly, all fires havestarted in the egine compartment. this pe is being opened to further study these fires. historically, engine compartment fires have been the subject of numerous safety recalls. | ||||||
PE10018 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/27/2010 | Engine Compartment Fires | 10E025000 | ||
Odi is aware of four blue bird vision bus fires. reportedly, all fires havestarted in the egine compartment. this pe is being opened to further study these fires. historically, engine compartment fires have been the subject of numerous safety recalls. | ||||||
PE10018 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/27/2010 | Engine Compartment Fires | 10V290000 | ||
Odi is aware of four blue bird vision bus fires. reportedly, all fires havestarted in the egine compartment. this pe is being opened to further study these fires. historically, engine compartment fires have been the subject of numerous safety recalls. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
04/09/2010 | 9175 | ||
Our bus operator reported that when she was stopping for a traffic signal the brake pedal suddenly went to the floor, she put the emergency brake on to stop the bus. the bus was taken to our maintenance shop, our maintenance supervisor tested the brakes, he also reported that with the bus in reverse he stepped on the brake and it did not apply the brakes, he had to pull the emergency brake. we tried to duplicate the problem again and were not able to. we contacted our blue bird bus dealer and sent the bus to them. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
08/11/2010 | 15658 | ||
Vehicles abs light came on while transporting children but eventually went out. we have recieved 10 busses that all have the same abs set-up and 8 out of the ten have been took to the dealer and had to have new abs modules. failure mileages range but all modules throw the same dtc's. they have put a service bulletin out to drill holes in the motors to prevent the abs motors from rusting do to their lack of a drain hole. 9 of the school busses are 1 year old and warranty is almost out. |