Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
COMMERCIAL SERIES
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V338000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
Insufficient Tightening Permits Movement Between The Components That Could Result In Bolts And Studs Breaking, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19980909
End Of Manufacture
20011011
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2692
Date Owners Notified
20020118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20011102
Make Campaign Number
R01FL