AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION (AMTRAN)
(IC Corporation) |
(800) 843-5615 (800) 993-7686 |
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Production Dates: 1/29/03 – 3/9/05 |
05V-131 |
Model(s): 2003, 2005, and 2006 RE school and
commercial buses |
(05508) |
Recall Description: There
can be metal to metal interference at the driveline u-joint. This interference
can loosen the axle strap or cause the strap or strap bolts to break because
of fatigue stresses, causing the driveshaft to separate from the axle yoke. If
the driveshaft separates from the vehicle, it could come in contact with other
vehicles on or near the roadway, possibly resulting in property damage, personal
injury, or death. |
Remedy: IC Corporation
will notify its customers and will repair the vehicle free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 5/12/03 – 3/2/05 |
05V-130 |
Model(s): |
2004 through 2006 CE, FE, and RE school buses equipped with child restraint anchorage systems. |
(05507) |
Recall Description: The diameter latch attachment
bars exceed the diameter requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child
Restraint Anchorage Systems," which may make it difficult to use with future car seat attachments.
In addition, some of the latch attachments are located too far forward of the seat back. Not attaching
the child seat properly may result in personal injury or death in the event of a vehicle crash. Also,
the inappropriate placement of the brackets may result in personal injury to a passenger
not seated in a car seat. |
Remedy: IC Corporation will notify its customers
and 1) the brackets will be removed and replaced by a special belt system and 2) the seat frame will
be replaced by a frame with a new seat attachment bracket. These repairs will be performed at no cost
to the customer. |
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Production Dates: 9/4/03 – 2/5/05 |
05V-124 |
Model(s): 2005 and 2006 FE school and Commercial buses |
(05505) |
Recall Description: When open, the engine cover lid
is unsecured. The lid may close abruptly if it is bumped, possibly resulting in personal injury. |
Remedy: IC will notify its owners and will install
a latch and cable assembly to secure the engine cover lid while it is in the open position. |
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Production Dates: 2/4/03 – 3/1/05 |
05V-122 |
Model(s): |
2003 through 2006 CE, FE, and RE school buses and RE Commercial buses equipped with Webasto
coolant heaters. |
(05509) |
Recall Description: The stainless steel walls
of the burner tubes incorporated into Webasto coolant heaters may be made of a material that is not
within specification and may fail prematurely. Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could
overheat, possibly resulting in a fire. |
Remedy: IC will notify its owners and replace the
burner tubes free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 4/27/04 – 10/13/04 |
05V-041 |
Model(s): 2005 CE school buses |
(05504) |
Recall Description: The locknut that secures the
hydraulic brake pivot bolt may not be torqued properly. The brake pedal may separate from the pivot
bracket. This could prevent brake application. |
Remedy: IC Corporation will notify its customers
and will inspect the locknut, replace if necessary and torque properly. |
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Production Dates: 3/25/98 – 8/24/04 |
04V-498 |
Model(s): |
1998, 2000-2005 CE, FE. and RE school buses built with one or more CE White 30-inch child
restraint seats |
(04305) |
Recall Description: The seat cushion retention
may not retain the seat in all circumstances. In the event of a sudden stop, the seat cushion may
tip forward and may become unattached causing the passenger to slide off the seat and/or be trapped
by the seat cushion. This action could possibly result in personal or death. |
Remedy: IC Corporation will notify its customers
and will repair the cushion by adding a clip to the cushion tying it to the seat frame. |
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Production Dates: 2/28/92 – 3/3/04 |
04V-492 |
Model(s): |
1992 through 2004 FE school buses built with CE White driver seats with a
pedestal style mount. |
(04304) |
Recall Description: These pedestals can develop
cracks rendering the seat unstable. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from
the base, possibly resulting in personal injury or death. |
Remedy: IC will notify its customers and repair
the seat by replacing the upper portion of the assembly with a more robust design. |
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Production Dates: 1/12/01 – 8/31/04 |
04V-469 |
Model(s): |
2001 through 2005 AmTran/IC Corporation CE, FE, and RE school buses equipped with Sure-Lok
wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. |
Recall Description: The sprocket teeth of the
retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket
teeth. In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly
resulting in injuries. |
Remedy: Sure-Lok will notify IC's customers and
repair the buses on IC's behalf at no cost to the customer. |
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Production Dates: 6/24/03 – 6/1/04 |
04V-359 |
Model(s): 2005 CE school buses built with Vandale
lock systems |
(04303) |
Recall Description: The system does not provide an
audio sound to warn the driver that the emergency door is locked while the vehicle is in operation.
If the emergency door is locked and the bus is involved in a crash or emergency
situation, bus occupants may not be able to escape from the bus in a timely manner
or even at all. This could possibly result in serious injury to the occupants. |
Remedy: IC will notify its customers and will
repair the alarm by adding a wire to the current system free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 7/31/01 – 4/12/04 |
04V-251 |
Model(s): 2001 through 2004 IC RE and AmTran RE
school buses |
(04302) |
Recall Description: The instructions on how to
operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centirmeter. These buses
fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window
Retention and Release." The label may not be visible to the operator, possibly resulting in injury if
the occupants are unable to exit the bus quickly in the event of a vehicle crash or fire. |
Remedy: Dealers will mail new labels along with
installation instructions |
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Production Dates: 8/12/02 – 8/14/04 |
04V-097 |
Model(s): 2003 and 2004 American/IC CE, FE, and
RE school buses and special needs buses |
(04301) |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with Sur-Loc (Kinedyne) "L" wheelchair tracks and all makes of wheelchair lift mounting bolts.
The wheelchair tracks and mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood
floor. This could reduce the function of the track or the strength of the lift mounting bolts
possibly resulting in personal injury to the occupants. |
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Sur-Loc
"L" tracks with protected tracks and mounting hardware. Also, the lift floor-mounting bolts
will be replaced. |
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Production Dates: 10/14/91 – 3/4/03 |
04V-010 |
Model(s): 1992 through 2004 AmTran/IC FE school buses |
(03306) |
Recall Description: A gap between the modesty panel
and the wheel well located behind the driver’s seat can be created if the panel is bent out of position.
Under the panel, the edges are sharp and jagged and are capable of cutting fingers or toes. |
Remedy: Dealers will repair the panels. |
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Production Dates: October 2001 - 5/7/03 |
03V326 |
Model(s): 2002 & 2003 AmTran/IC CE flat floor
school buses |
(03304) |
Recall Description: These buses were built with
the incorrect hydraulic brake drop hoses from frame to axle. The hoses installed were 3 inches shorter
than specified and may fail from tension caused by axle articulation. This hose failure will result
in the loss of rear brakes, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hoses and bleed
the brake system. |
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Production Dates: 5/4/99 – 3/3/03 |
03V-195 |
Model(s): 2000 through 2003 AmTran FE |
(03-302) |
Recall Description: Certain
school buses fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." These
buses do not comply with the emergency exit requirements. During an emergency
situation, this condition could prevent passengers from exiting the bus, which
could cause personal injury or death. |
Remedy: Dealers will add one roof exit in the
center of the passenger compartment. |
Note: All owners have been notified and arrangements
made to remedy their buses. |
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Production Dates: 6/1/02 – 7/31/02 |
03V-118 |
Model(s): 2002 and 2003 AmTran CE |
(03-301) |
Recall Description: Certain school buses equipped
with flip seats fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release." Seats with
seat belts were bolted to the floor without the use of required reinforcements
under the floor. During a crash, this condition may allow the seat to become
loose which could cause personal injury or death to the seat occupant. |
Remedy: Dealers will add reinforcements to the
seat mounting at the floor. |
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Production Dates: 7/1/99 – 2/28/03 |
03V-054 |
Model(s): 2003 AmTran FE and CE |
(03-002) |
Recall Description: On
certain school bus warning lamps, a static electricity discharge can occur during
normal services or handling. This discharge can potentially initiate a chemical
reaction of materials within the lamp which could cause the lens to fracture. If
the lens fractures, it can cause injuries to persons directly in front of it. |
Remedy: Sound off will
notify the customers and make arrangements to go out to the operating facilities
and replace the warning lamps free of charge. Owners who do not receive the
free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sound off at 800-338-7337
or IC at 501-505-2190. |
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Production Dates: 1/1/01 – 5/31/01 |
02V-200 |
Model(s): 2001 through 2003 AmTran RE |
(02-302) |
Recall Description: Certain school buses fail
to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body
Joint Strength." The entrance door stepwell vertical joints were built with an inadequate number of
fasteners. The effectiveness of this joint during a crash could be reduced allowing separation of the
joints which could result in an opening or protrusion of metal edges in the stepwell area, increasing
the risk of injury. |
Remedy: Owners will be provided with repair
instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of
the stepwell. |
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Production Dates: 8/10/01 – 5/1/02 |
02V-173 |
Model(s): AmTran IC 200 |
(02-301) |
Recall Description: Certain school buses equipped
with an optional between-the-frame mounted fuel tanks fail to comply with the requirements of
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." These buses were
built with the wrong crossmember. The crossmember installed was not of the same strength that was used
in the certification of the fuel system to FMVSS No. 301. Failure of the crossmember during a crash
could reduce the effectiveness of the integrity of the fuel system allowing
leakage that exceeds regulation requirements. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source,
could result in a fire. |
Remedy: Dealers will install a new crossmember
free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 4/29/01 - 9/24/01 |
01V-350 |
Model(s): AmTran 2000 through 2001 FE |
(01-305) |
Recall Description: Certain school buses were
built with an improper connection of the heater harness from the heater switch to the connector
just outside the heater unit. The assembly left a loose hot wire in the heater harness with an
unprotected terminal that could cause a direct short. This wire is protected with a 20‑ampere
circuit protection, but in a rare case could cause a fire. |
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Production Dates: 11/9/96 - 5/31/02 |
01V-270 |
Model(s): AmTran 1997 through 2001 CS |
(01-304) |
Recall Description: On certain school buses
equipped with I‑6 engines, plywood floors, and a driver insulation package, the accelerator
pedal can stick in either a partial or full throttle position. |
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Production Dates: 8/18/99 - 7/25/01 |
01V-269 |
Model(s): AmTran 2000 through 2002 CS, RE, FE, IC |
(01-303) |
Recall Description: School and transit buses
equipped with 39‑inch flip seats. The flip seats could bind in the occupied position
and not return to the stored position when not occupied. The cushion frame support bar slides off
the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position. |
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Production Dates: 1/1/95 - 5/1/31 |
01V-241 |
Model(s): AmTran 1996 through 2001 RE and FE |
(01-302) |
Recall Description: Certain school and transit
buses were built with a poor quality heater/defroster blower switch. In some cases this has caused
the melting of the heater harness connector at the switch terminals or the high‑speed wire
insulation at the connector. Also, some of the units had improper circuit protection size installed
in the heater defroster circuit. |
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Production Dates: 4/6/00 - 4/23/01 |
01V-177 |
Model(s): AmTran 2000 through 2001 IC |
(01-301) |
Recall Description: School buses equipped with
Bus Boy Cross View Mirrors fail to meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." The
left and right convex mirrors are located too low. |
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Production Dates: 8/00 - 3/01 |
01V-145.001 |
Model(s): AmTran 2001 models FE and RE |
(01-300) |
Recall Description: These buses fail to
meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors". The position
of the driver's rear view mirror does not allow complete visibility of pedestrians. |
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Production Dates: 2/15/99 - 12/27/99 |
01V-057 |
Model(s): AmTran 1994-1997 Models RE and FE |
(99-304) |
Recall Description: Some certification labels
displayed the incorrect tire pressure for the tire specified to meet the GAWR
for the front and/or rear axles. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS
No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles other than Passenger Cars", and
Part 567, "Certification". |
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Production Dates: 3/17/00 - 10/9/00 |
00V-420 |
Model(s): AmTran 2001 IC |
(00-305) |
Recall Description: These buses were built
using the wrong hardware to secure the driver seat to the driver’s platform.
The seat could become loose and separate from the driver’s platform. |
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Production Dates: 7/31/00 - 11/2/00 |
00V-390 |
Model(s): AmTran 2001 RE |
(00-304) |
Recall Description: School buses equipped
with Hehr International rear exit windows with vandal locks. These buses were
built with rear emergency exit windows incorporating a lock option that could
be left in the lock position and allow the engine to be started. This does not
comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window
Retention and Release." |
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Production Dates: 7/31/00 - 8/28/00 |
00V-282 |
Model(s): AmTran 2000 IC |
(00-303) |
Recall Description: These buses fail to
comply with requirements of Part 565, "Vehicle Identification Number Requirements." These
vehicles were built with improper model codes. |
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Production Dates: 3/17/00 - 8/10/00 |
00V-208 |
Model(s): AmTran 2001 Models FE, RE, and IC |
(00-302) |
Recall Description: These vehicles fail
to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 565, "Vehicle Identification Number
Requirements". The vehicles have the wrong model year code in the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). |
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Production Dates: 11/29/99 - 5/31/00 |
00V-182 |
Model(s): AmTran 2000 FE and RE Models |
(00-301) |
Recall Description: FE models (without seat
belts) and RE models (with and without seat belts) school buses equipped with
the between the frame rail fuel tank option and 39 and 45 inch anchor passenger
seats (seat belt ready seats). These buses were built without the under floor
reinforcement plate on the inboard seat mountings about the tank. This does
not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." |
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Production Dates: 8/99 - 9/99 |
99V-253 |
Model(s): AmTran FE Models IS |
(99-308) |
Recall Description: Some heater/defroster
units were built with the blower motor wired improperly. When wired improperly,
the blower motor runs backward and airflow for heating and defrosting is very
limited. This does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems." |
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Production Dates: Through 9/99 |
99V-252 |
Model(s): AmTran FE Models IS, RE Models RS and
Conventional Model SS |
(99-307) |
Recall Description: Some of the seats were
built with a seat mounting bolt that failed during testing. This does not meet
the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt
Assembly." |
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Production Dates: 2/99 - 6/99 |
99V-195 |
Model(s): AmTran FE (IS2603, IS3000, IS3300, IS3309,
IS3406, IS3503, IS3706, IS3900, and IS3909) |
(99-306) |
Recall Description: Certain clothing articles
such as draw strings can become lodged between the forward handrails at the bus
doors as a person is exiting the bus. |
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Production Dates: 3/98 - 4/99 |
99V-146 |
Model(s): AmTran RE (RS3302 through RS3911) |
(99-305) |
Recall Description: Some rear exit windows
do not meet the requirements as specified under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 217, "Bus Window Retention and Release." |
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Production Dates: 6/92-2/99 |
99V-061 |
Model(s): |
Genesis (IS2603 through IS3909)
AmTran FE (IC3406 through IC3909)
AmTran RE (RS3302 through RS3911)
AmTran/Ward Volunteer (SS1506 through SS3306)
AmTran Conventional (CS1506 through CS3306) |
(99-303) |
Recall Description: These vehicles are equipped
with flip seats at the emergency exits. The seat cushion hinge on the combination
flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger
sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat. The hinges on the combo
flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury. |
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Production Dates: 10/98-2/99 |
99V-038 |
Model(s): |
Genesis (IS2603 through IS3909)
AmTran FE (IC3406 through IC3909)
AmTran RE (RS3302 through RS3911)
Stripped Chassis (FH1652) |
(99302) |
Recall Description: Some rear brake assemblies
were built using incorrect mounting hardware. Improper torque of the fastener
or fasteners that retain the brakes to the rear axle could allow brake groups
to separate from the rear axle. |
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Production Dates: 2/88 - 10/96 |
98V-301 |
Model(s): Genesis, AmTran RE, Ward/AmTran
Volunteer, Ward Senator Ward Patriot, Ward/AmTran Vanguard, and President |
(98305) |
Recall Description: The emergency door hinges
on these buses can bind from rust and/or corrosion causing difficulty in opening
the door. |
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Production Dates: 9/97-9/98 |
98V-248 |
Model(s): |
Genesis (IS2806, IS2603, IS2903, IS3000, IS3009, IS3309,
IS3406, IS3503, IS3600, IS3609, IS3706, IS3900, IS3909,
IC3406, IC3909 & IC3503) AmTran RE (RS3302, RS3505, RS3708, & RS3911)
Stripped Chassis (FH 1652) |
(98304) |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with five-spoke cast wheels which have mis-matched wheel spacer and clamps which
could cause high stress on the wheel studs resulting in possible wheel stud failure. |
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Production Dates: 2/97-8/98 |
98V-200 |
Model(s): AmTran Conventional |
(98303) |
Recall Description: Conventional model vehicles
built with outward opening service doors and/or manual door controls. Certain
clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control
rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person is exiting the bus. |
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Production Dates: 4/98-5/98 |
98V-123 |
Model(s): Genesis, RS3302, RS3505, RS3708,
RS3911, RC3911, & FH1652 |
(98302) |
Recall Description: Buses equipped with
a 2-piece, NO5X7508 tilting steering column, or NO5X710 telescope and tilting
steering column. The upper pinch bolt nut was omitted from the universal joint. This
condition could cause the loss of steering control. |
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Production Dates: 10/91-5/98 |
98V-106 |
Model(s):
Genesis, RS3302, RS505, RS3708, & RS3911 |
(98301) |
Recall Description: These vehicles were
built with inadequate circuit protection devices (fuses or circuit breakers)
allowing the headlamps, during high beam operation, to impose too much load causing
the protection device to open the circuit. This could cause the loss of the
headlights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
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BLUE BIRD CORPORATION (Blue Bird Body Company) |
(478) 822-2242 |
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Production Dates: TO BE DETERMINED |
05V-251 |
Model(s): |
2002 through 2006 MY All American, Conventional, Minibird, Microbird, Vision, and TC2000
school buses originally sold or currently registered in states other than the following
Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan,
Minnestota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. |
(R05JV) |
Recall Description: In extremely cold weather,
the microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions
may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all.
Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing motorists
should the motorist not stop at the correct location. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify all its customers of
this campaign. For those buses operated in or near any of the states listed above, Blue Bird is
encouraging the bus owners to obtain the replacement switch. For those buses operated in the warmer
states, Blue Bird will replace the switch upon owner request. For those customers who request the
remedy, Blue Bird will replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme
cold weather and will inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly
connected. Owners should contact Blue Bird at 478-822-2242. |
Important Note: This action is deemed a safety
improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. |
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Production Dates: TO BE DETERMINED |
05V-239 |
Model(s): |
2002 through 2006 MY All American, Conventional, Minibird, Microbird, Vision, and TC2000 school
buses originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnestota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. |
(R05JV) |
Recall Description: In extremely cold weather, the
microswitches used internally to position the sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction,
causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all. Should the stop arm
not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing motorists should the motorist
not stop at the correct location. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify its customers and
replace the original switch with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather and will
inspect to ensure the microswitch heater wiring is properly connected free of charge. Owners should
contact Blue Bird at 478-822-2242. |
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Production Dates: 3/24/03 – 4/25/05 |
05V-204 |
Model(s): 2004 through 2006 Blue Bird Vision school
buses |
(R05JS) |
Recall Description: The hydraulic brake dash warning
light was incorrectly labeled with the Canadian version which uses symbols rather
than words as required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, "Hydraulic
and Electric Brake Systems". The original dash warning light indicator displays
an international symbol on the brake warning light indicator whereas FMVSS 105
requires the word "brake" to be displayed. The operator may not recognize
the international symbol as warning indicating a problem in the hydraulic brake
system which could result in a vehicle crash should the warning not be heeded. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will mail replacement decals with
correct nomenclature for the brake dash warning indicator light. |
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Production Dates: 12/6/04 – 4/8/05 |
05V-190 |
Model(s): 2006 All American front and rear engine school buses |
(R05JR) |
Recall Description: The interior side wall panels
fail to conform to the joint strength requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221,
"school bus body joint strength" in the event of a crash, the panels can separate exposing the passengers
to serious injury. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify its customers and
repair the affected buses free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 8/26/00 – 3/5/04 |
05V-152 |
Model(s): |
2001 through 2005 All American, Commercial Series, and Q-bus school and transit buses equipped with
John Deere 8.1 CNG engines. |
(R05JP) |
Recall Description: 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. Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly
resulting in personal injury. |
Remedy: 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. |
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Production Dates: 6/12/03 – 2/22/05 |
05V-075 |
Model(s): 2004 through 2006 Blue Bird Vision Conventional
school and non school buses |
(R05JN) |
Recall Description: A short can occur in the crossing
arm circuit or the 8-way warning light circuit, causing the heavy duty transistor w/built in circuit
protect to trip resulting in an inadvertent engine shutdown. A vehicle crash could occur should the
engine shutdown while the bus is in use, possibly resulting in injury or death. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify its customers and
repair the buses by relocating the circuits to a separate circuit protected by a circuit breaker. |
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Production Dates: 12/21/02 – 2/24/05 |
05V-074 |
Model(s): |
2002 through 2006 Blue Bird All American school and transit buses, Conventional school buses, and
Commercial series transit buses |
(R05JM) |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped with
Webasto coolant heaters, Model DBW 2010, assembled with Webasto burner tubes, P/N 303046/26533A.
The stainless steel burner tube is made out of a material that is not to specification and could
fail prematurely. Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in
a fire. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify its customers and
replace the burner tubes free of charge. |
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Production Dates: January 1998 – December 2002 |
05V-062 |
Model(s): |
1998 through 2002 Blue Bird All American, TC2000 school and transit buses, and Commercial Series
buses equipped with Cummins ISB diesel engines |
(R05JL) |
Recall Description: The fuel pump could fail to
transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition. Should the engine stall while the
vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur. |
Remedy: Customers will be notified by Cummins to bring
their buses to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more
information, customers should contact Cummins at 1-800-diesels. |
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Production Dates: March 2004 – January 2005 |
05V-036 |
Model(s): |
2003 through 2005 Blue Bird Micro Bird and Conventional school buses2004 Blue Bird Vision
school buses |
(R05JG) |
Recall Description: These buses do not have the tire
load range on both the tire information label and certification decal as required by Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars".
Omission of the tire load range may lead to the installation of tires with load ranges not appropriate
for vehicle use. A failure occurring in tires due to inappropriate load range may result in loss of
control of the vehicle and a crash can occur. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will mail final stage manufacturer
certification decals with the tire load rating indicated to its customers. |
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Production Dates: 2/17/99 – 8/13/04 |
04V-426 |
Model(s): |
1999-2005 All American, TC2000, Micro Bird,Vision, Conventional, and Commercial Series school
buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair Securement systems. |
(R04JB) |
Recall Description: In the event of a vehicle crash,
the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify its customers and replace
the defective part free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 2/11/04 – 7/23/04 |
04V-399 |
Model(s): |
2005 All American school buses equipped with Cummins 8.3l and 8.9l ISC and ISL diesel
engines P/N 3970750. |
Recall Description: Oil can leak into the engine
compartment from a crack in the cup plug. |
Remedy: Blue Bird has notified the agency that Cummins
Engine will notify Blue Bird customers and handle the repairs free of charge. Owners should contact
Cummins Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-343-7357. (See Cummins recall 04E-059 – Cummins ID No. 0437) |
|
Production Dates: 5/24/04 – 712/04 |
04V-362 |
Model(s): 2005 Blue Bird All American model school buses |
(R04HV) |
Recall Description: These buses fail to comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength". The rivet pattern may
be incorrect in sections of the rear roof sheet joint that attaches to the rear roof cap. In the event
of a crash, these panels could separate, exposing vehicle occupants to increased risk of injury. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify its customers and
provide instructions and parts to add additional rivets as needed. |
|
Production Dates: 3/3/03 – 4/5/04 |
04V-222 |
Model(s): 2004 and 2005 Blue Bird All American school
and transit buses |
(R04HT) |
Recall Description: School and transit buses equipped
with driver's 3-point seat belts with incorrect fasteners. In the event of a vehicle crash, the
fasteners can pull out, leaving the seat occupant not properly restrained which could result in serious
injuries or death. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify its customers to make
an appointment with their Blue Bird distributor to have the driver's 3-point seat belt upper attaching
fasteners replaced free of charge. |
|
Production Dates: 1/10/04 – 4/20/04 |
04V-213 |
Model(s): |
2005 Blue Bird All American school buses |
(R04HS) |
Recall Description: The inside panels adjacent to
the rear center emergency door (or rear center emergency window on rear engine models) may not comply
with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength". These buses were
manufactured without adhesive between the joints of the inside panels adjacent to the rear center
emergency door (or rear center emergency window on rear engine models). In the event of a vehicle
crash, these panels may separate, exposing the occupants to an increased risk of injury. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will remove and properly adhere
the inside rear panels. |
|
Production Dates: 6/12/03 – 9/24/03 |
03V-401 |
Model(s): 2004 Blue Bird Vision school buses |
R03HE |
Recall Description: The buss bar that connects the
ammeter shunt to the engine intake grid heater mega fuse was incorrectly installed. The improper
installation of the buss bar creates excessive electrical resistance and potential overheating in the
grid heater power circuit, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify and provide owners with
parts and instructions to repair the buses. |
|
Production Dates: 8/3/00 – 8/26/03 |
03V-364 |
Model(s): |
2001-2004 All American (A3FE, A3RE), TC/2000 (TCFE, TCRE, T2RE) and Conventional (SBCV, GMCV, BBCV)
Model school buses |
R03HB |
Recall Description: On certain school buses equipped
with optional seat belts or seat belt "ready" seats, some belts were installed with only two (2) bolts
rather than the required three (3) bolts. In the event of a vehicle crash, these seats could detach from
the wall side attachment points, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify and provide owners with
parts and instructions to install the missing bolt. |
|
Production Dates: 8/31/90 – 8/22/03 |
03V-363 |
Model(s): |
1991-2004 All American (A3RE) and TC/2000 (TCRE, T2RE) rear engine school buses |
R03GZ |
Recall Description: Certain school buses fail to
comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength". One or more
of the bolts attaching the driver’s platform to the floor structure was omitted. The rear of the driver’s
platform may not be properly retained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury or death
to the passengers. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify its customers and repair
the affected vehicles. |
|
Production Dates: 10/1/02 – 8/16/03 |
03V-362 |
Model(s): 2001-2004 All American (A3RE) school buses |
R03HC |
Recall Description: The
type and location of the fasteners used to retain the seat belt in the last row
of seats does not conform to Blue Bird’s engineering specifications. In the
event of a crash, this installation may not adequately retain the seat belts,
increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify and provide owners with
parts and instructions to install the correct fasteners. |
|
Production Dates: 6/12/03 – 9/23/03 |
03V-355 |
Model(s): 2004 Blue Bird Vision school buses |
R03GX |
Recall Description: The power cables that run from
the starter to the power distributor unit may chaff against the bottom corner of the front floor panel,
resulting in an electrical short. An electrical short could result in the shut down of engine parts or
result in an underhood fire. |
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify and provide owners with
parts and instructions to install revised mounting brackets. |
|
Production Dates: 3/5/98 – 6/3/99 |
03V-085 |
Model(s): 1998 and 1999 All American,
Commercial Series, and TC2000 |
Recall Description: On certain school and transit
buses equipped with Cummins ISB 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting
hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine. In this event,
the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist. |
Remedy: Cummins will notify customers and replace
the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. Should contact Cummins at 1-800-343-7357
or Blue Bird at 478-822-2242 for more information. (Cummins Identification Code 0305) |
|
Production Dates: 6/5/02 – 10/31/02 |
02V-303 |
Model(s): All American 2000 |
(R02GP) |
Recall Description: On certain school and transit
buses equipped with Caterpillar 3126E engines and Felsted electronic pedal assemblies, an internal
return spring on the throttle position sensor was incorrectly manufactured. The spring, which is too
long, cuts a trace into the printed circuit board causing the sensor to fail. This will cause the engine
to return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle position
sensors. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Customers should contact
Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. |
|
Production Dates: 12/17/01 – 10/28/02 |
02V-302 |
Model(s): 2003 and 2004 All American, Commercial,
and TC2000 |
(R02GR) |
Recall Description: On certain front engine school
and transit buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the rear hydraulic brake hose could contact the frame
rail and abrade, allowing brake fluid leakage. If this occurs, vehicle braking could be affected,
increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to
frame rail clearance and reposition the brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance. Any
chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Customers should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more
information. |
|
Production Dates: 3/9/98 – 2/25/99 |
02V-233 |
Model(s): Commercial Series and TC2000 |
(R02GK) |
Recall Description: On certain front engine school
and transit buses equipped with Blue Bird option 40177 Cummins ISB engine, the alternator power cables
may not be routed properly from the alternator output to the starter motor. If the cables are not routed
properly, the cable insulation could be abraded by contact with other chassis components resulting in a
short to ground. |
Remedy: Dealers will add a loom and reroute the
electrical power cable from alternator output to starting motor. The alternator power cable will be
replaced if abrasions are found. Customers should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more
information. |
|
Production Dates: 6/5/01 – 7/11/02 |
02V-217 |
Model(s): 2002 and 2003 All American and
Commercial Series |
(R02GE) |
Recall Description: On certain rear engine school
and transit buses equipped with Cummins ISB engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake
grid heater could chafe against engine components. The harness can wear through causing an electrical
short in the grid heater power supply, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Remedy: Owners will be contacted and advised to add
a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. Blue Bird will provide a replacement
harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace
the harness. Customers should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. |
|
Production Dates: 1/1/02 – 6/21/02 |
02V-177 |
Model(s): 2002 All American, Commercial
Series, and TC2000 |
(R02GC) |
Recall Description: On certain school and transit
buses equipped with Allison 2000 series transmissions, the "Range Inhibited" indicator light on the
dash was improperly installed and does not function. The operator will not be alerted that the
transmission operation is being inhibited and that the range shifts being requested by the operator
may not occur, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy: Distributors and owners will be instructed
to remove the dash and activate the indicator "Range Inhibited" light according to instructions provided.
Customers should contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. |
|
Production Dates: 5/13/00 – 6/25/02 |
02V-160 |
Model(s): |
2001 and 2002 All American, Micro Bird, and TC2000 |
(R02GG) |
Recall Description: On certain school and transit
buses equipped with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion
of the belt can separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load
bearing pins in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the
event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. |
Remedy: The seat belt supplier, Amsafe, will provide
a snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. Customers should contact
Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 for more information. |
|
Production Dates: 7/25/01 – 3/29/02 |
02V-155 |
Model(s): |
2001 and 2002 Conventional and TC2000 |
(R02FZ) |
Recall Description: Certain school buses equipped
with optional high back seats with 9" split sash, pushout windows fail to comply with the requirements
of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
The affected units have seats located incorrectly with respect to the pushout window openings. In the
event of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to properly exit the vehicle. |
Remedy: Dealers will relocate the seats and pushout
windows. |
|
Production Dates: 9/9/98 - 10/11/01 |
01V-338 |
Model(s): 1999 through 2001 Q-Bus, Commercial
Series, TC2000, and All American |
(R01FL) |
Recall 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 can allow movement between the components
which could result in the bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash. |
|
Production Dates: 8/2/00 - 7/30/01 |
01V-337 |
Model(s): 2000 through 2001 Conventional |
(R01FN) |
Recall Description: School buses equipped
with option 2836‑02 driver's seat belts. The seat belts are too long,
preventing the belt from retracting properly and fitting the occupant as designed. |
|
Production Dates: 2/14/01 - 10/4/01 |
01V-320 |
Model(s): 2001 through 2002 Q-Bus, Commercial
Series, TC2000, and All American |
(R01FK) |
Recall Description: Insufficient torque
on the ArvinMeritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time. This
condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. |
|
Production Dates: 6/1/95 - 5/31/01 |
01V-191 |
Model(s): 1996 through 2001 Q-Bus, TC2000,
Commercial Series, and All American |
(R01FF) |
Recall 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. This condition
can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment. |
|
Production Dates: |
01V-060 |
Model(s): 2000-2001 All American, TC2000,
Commercial Series, and Q-Bus |
R01EM |
Recall Description: These buses are 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. |
|
Production Dates: |
01V-044.003 |
Model(s): 1999 All America, TC2000, Commercial
Series, Wanderlodge, and LTC 40 |
R01ET |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with tie rod assemblies manufactured by TRW. The suspect tie rods contain 24‑DL model ball sockets.
Certain of the tie rod ball‑socket bearings have a below‑specification case depth and/or
hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. |
|
Production Dates: |
00V-279.004 |
Model(s): 1999-2001 All American, Commercial Series,
TC2000 |
R00EJ |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with Meritor WABCO Phase 1, D‑version Antilock Brake System (ABS), fail to comply to the
requirements of FMVSS No. 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems". An internal diagnostic
system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could
possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service. |
|
Production Dates: |
00V-321 |
Model(s): 1992-1994 TC2000 and All American |
R00EH |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with compressed natural gas engines (CNG). The original pressure relief devices may vent unexpectedly. |
|
Production Dates: 2/10/99 - 9/24/00 |
00V-245 |
Model(s): 1999-2001 All American |
R00EF |
Recall Description: These buses could have improperly
installed or missing pinch bolts in the steering shaft assemblies. |
|
Production Dates: 2/2/99 - 9/4/00 |
00V-230.001 |
Model(s): 2000-1999 All American, TC2000,
Q-Bus, and Commercial Series |
R00EA |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with electronic engines and Felsted electronic accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless
steel or electroplated music wire return springs which can break causing the pedal to go full throttle. |
|
Production Dates: 11/1/93 - 12/6/99 |
00V-219 |
Model(s): 1993-1999 TC2000, Conventional, and Mini Bus |
R00DN |
Recall Description: These buses fail to meet the
60 percent joint strength requirements of FMVSS No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength". In the event
of a vehicle crash, the roof may not be supported sufficiently, possibly causing personal injury to the
bus occupants. |
|
Production Dates: 5/6/99 - 7/13/00 |
00V-209 |
Model(s): 1999-2000 All American |
R00DZ |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with Cummins 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. |
|
Production Dates: 10/15/97 - 5/31/00 |
00V-162 |
Model(s): All American, TC2000, Q-Bus, LTC
40, and Commercial Series |
R00DX |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with Bendix air brakes. Bendix changed the internal design of the QR1C relay valve by adding a hole
in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the
brake application time increases. Under certain conditions, such as parked on an incline, driver
activates the parking brake but removes foot from the threadle valve, the bus could roll before the
parking brake is fully engaged. |
|
Production Dates: 8/26/94 - 4/4/00 |
00V-130 |
Model(s): 1995-2000 Commercial Series and
Transhuttle |
(R00DV) |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped
with transit sliding pushout windows. Potential sticking and/or binding of the pushout window inner
frame within the outer frame results in opening forces exceeding the requirements of FMVSS No. 217,
"Bus Window Retention and Release". |
|
Production Dates: 3/98 - 2/00 |
00V-071 |
Model(s): All American |
(R00DS) |
Recall Description: The Power Distribution
Unit (PDU) cables are inadequately supported and routed in close proximity to the steering pitman arm.
The cable can chafe resulting in an electrical short. |
|
Production Dates: 3/98 - 2/00 |
00V-051 |
Model(s): All American, TC2000, Q-Bus, and
Commercial Series |
(R00DR) |
Recall Description: Buses equipped with
the Bendix ABS anit-lock braking system which the primary and secondary brake thread valve air
lines were installed incorrectly at the Bendix R12DC relay valve. |
|
Production Dates: 9/98 - 11/99 |
99V-332 |
Model(s): TC2000 and Commercial Series |
(R99DK) |
Recall Description: When the bus hits a
bump or a pothole, a shimmy can occur in the front end possibly causing the driver to over react
and possibly causing a crash. |
|
Production Dates: 2/98 - 10/99 |
99V-289 |
Model(s): TC2000 |
(R99DF) |
Recall Description: The alternator power
cables may not have been routed properly which could result in the cable abrading
against the motor mount. |
|
Production Dates: 3/99 - 8/99 |
99V-234 |
Model(s): All American |
(R99DE) |
Recall Description: These buses do not comply
with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission, Shift Lever
Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect". The neutral safety switch is wired
incorrectly allowing the starter to engage when the ignition is turned "ON" followed by the transmission
selector being placed in forward or reverse positions, and then the ignition turned to the "START"
position. As such, the vehicle may be started when the transmission is in gear. |
|
Production Dates: 2/96-1/9 |
99V-031 |
Model(s): Conventional buses |
(R99CL) |
Recall Description: The battery cables may not
have been routed properly on buses manufactured on chassis equipped with optional three batteries.
Improper routing of the battery cables placed the positive cable immediately behind the battery hold
down clamp. When the batteries are pushed back into the battery compartment, the positive cable may be
chafed or pinched causing the positive cable to short out creating a potential risk of fire. |
|
Production Dates: 8/97-1/99 |
99V-020 |
Model(s): Micro Bird |
(R99CK) |
Recall Description: School buses equipped with
30-inch and 34-inch seats and barriers or 36, 39, and 45-inch seats and barriers with offset legs
installed in the first body section behind the driver. When narrow seats and barriers (30" and 34")
or seats and barriers with offset legs are installed, additional floor reinforcement is added. It was
discovered this reinforcement interferes with and chafes the rubber fuel filler hose. |
|
Production Dates: 4/97-1/99 |
99V-018 |
Model(s): |
TC2000, Micro Bird, Mini Bird, GPWB, and Conventional school buses |
(R99CN) |
Recall Description: The wall side attaching
bolts for some of the passenger seats may have been inadvertently installed too close to the edge of
the seat ledge and in the wrong attaching hole resulting in weakening of the seat ledge at the
attachment points. In a front crash, the rear attaching bolt of these seats could pull out of the
seat ledge and present a risk of occupants. |
|
Production Dates: 6/93-1/99 |
99V-017 |
Model(s): Conventional school buses mounted on
Navistar chassis |
(R99CM) |
Recall Description: The mirrors on these buses do
not fully comply with FMVSS No. 111 "Review Mirrors". |
|
Production Dates: 2/98 - 11/98 |
98V-313 |
Model(s): TC1000, TC2000, Commercial Series, and Q-Bus |
(R98CH) |
Recall Description: The grid heater wiring
harness may chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater
power supply. |
|
Production Dates: 8/97-7/98 |
98V-176 |
Model(s): Micro Bird (B1VC) |
(R98CD) |
Recall Description: On the subject units,
the bolts retaining the fuel tank straps may loosen allowing the fuel tank to become dislodged. |
|
Production Dates: 9/91-6/98 |
98V-153 |
Model(s): All American |
(R98CC) |
Recall Description: On the subject units,
movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a grove in the accelerator bracket.
The hand throttle cable may become wedged in the grove that was worn into the accelerator bracket
preventing the accelerator from returning to idle position. |
|
Production Dates: 6/96-4/98 |
98V-128 |
Model(s): TC1000 & C1 |
Recall Description: Steering axle brake drums,
part No. 61958B, used in the axle assembly combination supplied solely to Blue Bird 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. Prolonged exposure can lead to disc wheel cracking and subsequent
disc wheel failure. |
Note: Webb Wheel is conducting the owner notification
and remedy for this campaign. 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. |
|
Production Dates: 10/96-8/97 |
98V-110 |
Model(s): TC2000 |
(R98CA) |
Recall Description: Rear engine school buses
equipped with option 04888 dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel package. The 24" long stainless
steel braided fuel hoses can leak at the hose end fittings. These hoses can fracture allowing CNG fuel
leakage increasing the risk of fire. |
|
Production Dates: 5/94-5/98 |
98V-108 |
Model(s): VCTA & Microbird |
(R98BZ) |
Recall Description: These buses were not
equipped with a positive hold open device (retainer) for the rear emergency door. This does not
meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 217, "Bus Window Retention and Release". The emergency door
would not stay open until it was released, increasing the risk of personal injury in the event
of an emergency. |
|
Production Dates: 9/97-2/98 |
98V-043 |
Model(s): TC2000 & CSRE |
(R98BX) |
Recall Description: The parking brake indicator
light can illuminate without the parking brake being set. The driver may see the parking brake indicator
light on and leave the bus. The bus may then roll, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property
damage. |
|
Production Dates: 4/97-2/98 |
98V-037 |
Model(s): SBCV |
(R98BW) |
Recall Description: School buses mounted on
Freightliner FS-65 chassis. Buses equipped with system "B" mirrors do not fully comply with FMVSS No.111,
"Rearview Mirrors". A bus driver may not be able to see certain portions of the bus increasing the risk
of a crash or personal injury to persons near the bus. |
|
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FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
(800) 547-0712 |
|
Production Dates: 11/02 – 2/05 |
05V-208 |
Model(s): |
2002 through 2005 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner ER school buses and ER transit buses equipped with
John Deere 8.1l compressed natural gas engines models HFN01 and HFN03. |
(FL-450) |
Recall Description: The engine control unit and
throttle can unexpectedly surge. These units fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 124, "Accelerator Control Systems". A sudden engine surge could possibly result in a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: John Deere will notify the customers of Freightliner/Thomas
Built and will update the engine control unit software free of charge. |
|
Production Dates: 10/02 – 12/03 |
05V-207 |
Model(s): |
2000 through 2003 Freightliner, Thomas MVP school bus and Western Stars trucks equipped with Webasto
coolant heaters, Model DBW 2010, assembled with Webasto burner tubes, P/N 303046/26533A. |
(FL-449) |
Recall Description: The stainless steel burner tube
is made out of a material that is not to specification and could fail prematurely. Should the burner tube
fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire. |
Remedy: Freightliner will notify its customers and
replace the subject burner tubes with new certified burner tubes at no cost to the owner. |
|
Production Dates: 12/1/97 – 1/31/03 |
05V-205 |
Model(s): |
1998 through 2003 Freightliner FS-65 school bus chassis and MB-45, MB-55, and XB shuttle bus chassis,
and Thomas Built bus: MVP-ER and MVP-EF school bus and non-school bus models equipped with Cummins ISB
diesel engines and equipped with Federal-Mogal 12 and 24 volt fuel lift pumps. |
(FL-447) |
Recall Description: The fuel pump could fail to
transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition. Should the engine stall while the
vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur. |
Remedy: Cummins will notify the customers of
Freightliner and Thomas Built and replace the fuel lift pump free of charge. |
|
Production Dates: 8-13-04 – 3/1/05 |
05V-191 |
Model(s): |
2004 and 2005 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses |
(FL-445) |
Recall Description: Due to software communication
conflicts, the traffic control devices such as the flashing warning lights or the stop signal arm may
not work or may not work correctly. These buses fail to conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard requirements of 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and standard 131,
"School Bus Pedestrian Safety Devices." |
Remedy: Thomas Built will notify its customers and
repair the buses free of charge. |
|
Production Dates: 9/24/00 – 3/4/04 |
05V-137 |
Model(s): |
2001 through 2004 Thomas Built MVP-EF, ER transit, MVP-ER, HD, and HDX school buses |
(FL-441) |
Recall Description: The tie rod assembly can fracture
and fail, possibly resulting in complete separation. Tie rod failure can possibly result in complete
wheel separation and a vehicle crash could occur. |
Remedy: Thomas Built will notify its customers and
will replace the tie rod assembly free of charge. |
|
Production Dates: 1/95 – 2/96 |
04V-398 |
Model(s): | 1995 and 1996 Thomas Built school buses
(FL-429) |
Recall Description: These buses are predominately
operated on unimproved roads may have developed cracks in the bus body framing structure members
(rafters) near the horizontal window header welds and at the side emergency exit doors. |
Remedy: Freightliner has not yet provided the agency
with a remedy and notification schedule. |
|
Production Dates: 9/20/96 – 6/28/02 |
04V-343 |
Model(s): 1996 through 2002 FS-95 Freightliner
school buses |
(FL-421) |
Recall Description: A braided ground strap for the
starter may rub on a steel chassis brake line potentially causing a fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can
reduce braking effectiveness and increase the stopping distance, which could result in a crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace
it, if necessary. The braided ground strap will be replaced with an insulated
cable. |
|
Production Dates: 2/1/03 – 7/18/03 |
03V-488 |
Model(s): |
2003 Freightliner FS-65 school bus chassis, MB shuttle bus chassis, and XC RV chassis |
(FL-419A) |
Recall Description: Incorrect 1.7 inch (43
mm) axle stop bolts were installed on certain front axles. It may be possible to turn the front
wheels in either direction until the tires contact or damage the other steering components, resulting
in vehicle damage, or possibly, a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect bolts with
bolts of the correct size and the steering gear poppets will be inspected and replaced if necessary. |
|
Production Dates: 10/3/96 – 12/30/97 |
02V-248 |
Model(s): 1996 through 2008 Freightliner
FS-65 school buses |
(FL-398) |
Recall Description: On certain school and
transit buses equipped with Reyco rear axle air suspensions, deflated suspension air bags could
create excessive driveline angles causing U-joint damage. The drive shaft could fall off of the bus.
Following vehicles could then run over this obstacle, increasing the risk of damage to the following
vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will install axle stops to limit
rear suspension travel and fastener torque will be checked on the suspension height control rod. |
|
Production Dates: 3/5/99 - 3/1/02 |
02V-084 |
Model(s): 1999 through 2002 Freightliner
FS-65 school buses |
Recall Description: The brake hoses from
the chassis to the front brake chambers could develop leaks due to the hose routing that could
overstress the hose during sharp turns. This could result in reduced braking capability. |
|
Production Dates: 7/15/99 - 12/21/99 |
01V-044.002 |
Model(s): 1999 FS-65, MVP ER, MVP EF, and
Transit Liner ER |
Recall Description: Trucks, school bus and motor home
chassis, school buses, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by TRW. The suspect
tie rods contain 24‑DL model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball‑socket bearings have
a below‑specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. |
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INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE CORPORATION
Formerly: Navistar International Transportation Corp. |
(800) 448-7825 |
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Production Dates: 4/1/04 – 6/16/04 |
04V-507 |
Model(s): 2005 RE school buses |
(04519) |
Recall Description: These buses fail to comply with
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, "Air Brake Systems". Two check valves may not have been
installed on the air tanks to isolate the primary and secondary air circuits. A leak or failure of either
circuit may cause the spring brakes to automatically actuate without warning. This may result in a
vehicle crash. |
Remedy: International will notify its customers and
install two check valves free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 5/24/04 – 8/17/04 |
04V-472 |
Model(s): |
2005 International 3300, 4000, and CE school and transit buses |
(04518) |
Recall Description: The left turn signal light and
indicator light on the instrument panel may not illuminate during hazard operation due to an incorrectly
manufactured switch contact that causes intermittent contact in the turn signal stalk assembly. This
results in intermittent left turn signal and indicator light operation when the hazard switch is activated.
Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorist of the driver's intentions. This
could cause a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: International will notify its customers and
replace the turn signal stalk assemblies free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 7/20/04 – 8/5/04 |
04V-413 |
Model(s): |
2004 International CE school buses and medium duty trucks equipped with Robert Bosch park brake
assemblies. |
(04514) |
Recall Description: The parking brake assembly backing
plate was incorrectly machined. This may cause the park brake to not fully engage and if the park brake
does engage, it may not fully release. A roll-away or dragging park brake may result in personal injury
or death. |
Remedy: International will notify its customers and
inspect and replace the park brake assembly free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 3/3/04 – 8/5/04 |
04V-400 |
Model(s): 2005 International RE school buses |
(04512) |
Recall Description: The high-pressure supply hose
from the power steering pump to the steering gear may chafe against the positive stud on the starter
solenoid. Or the engine electrical harness, containing the positive cable from the alternator, may be
pinched between the engine and the bus body. Or an optional oil pressure switch may have been damaged
during manufacturing, causing a leak to form. |
Remedy: Any of these conditions listed may cause or
contribute to a potential fire in the engine bay, possibly resulting in serious injury or death. |
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Production Dates: 2/28/99 – 4/5/04 |
04V-269 |
Model(s): |
1999 through 2004 International 3000, 3400, 3800, CE, FE, and RE school buses |
(04507) |
Note:: Certain trucks are also involved in this recall
campaign (see International 04508). |
Recall Description: On certain school buses and truck
model vehicles, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) electronic control unit (ECU) may misinterpret a corrupt
wheel speed signal. The corrupt wheel speed signal may improperly activate the ABS, instead of
deactivating the ABS. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in
deceleration at the end of a stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle
crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death. |
Remedy: International will notify its customers and
inspect and repair the affected wheels free of charge. |
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Production Dates: 2/3/03 - 1/22/04 |
04V-250 |
Model(s): | 2003 and 2004 International 1652SC,
4700SFC, 3800, RE, and CE school and transit buses |
(04509) |
Recall Description: On certain school and
transit buses, the studs used to secure the power steering pump to the engine block can fail,
resulting in engine oil leakage and complete loss of power steering. Sudden loss of power steering
can possibly result in a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace any suspect
studs. |
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Production Dates: 3/12/03 – 10/20/03 |
04V-011 |
Model(s): 2003 International IC school buses |
(03518) |
Recall Description: An incorrect brake pedal was
installed, leading to misalignment. Misalignment, in conjunction with a force actuated brake switch,
can cause delayed brake light activation during light braking applications. In some light braking
situations, the vehicle can come to a complete stop without activation of the brake lights. If the
brake lights do not activate properly under normal driving conditions, it could lead to a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect brake pedal
with the correct pedal. |
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Production Dates: 10/28/93 – 3/21/03 |
03V-264 |
Model(s): | 1993 through 2003 International 3000, FE,
and RE School, transit, and commercial buses |
(03513) |
Recall Description: These buses are equipped with
adjustable steering columns. The steering shaft pinch bolt interferes with the rubber boot that protects
it. Over time, a hole can wear into the boot and catch the bolt. If the bolt catches on the hole, the
boot may restrict the movement of the steering wheel which could possibly result in a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the steering
column if necessary. |
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Production Dates: 2/27/01 – 5/31/03 |
03V-024 |
Model(s): | 2003 International 3200, 4200,
4300, and 4400 school buses |
(03501) |
Recall Description: Certain school buses
and heavy duty trucks built with hydraulic brakes and an air powered parking brake (brake code 04gas)
fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, "Hydraulic and
Electric Brake Systems". The hydraulic brake monitor module was not installed on certain vehicles.
Without the brake monitor module, the brake warning light will not come on during the initial key-on
cycle and will not come on to warn the operator if there is a loss of hydraulic pressure in the brake
system, a loss of power steering flow, or if the emergency brake booster motor is not functioning. |
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Production Dates: 9/21/01 – 6/26/02 |
02V-204 |
Model(s): | 2002 and 2003 International 3200
and 4200 school buses |
(02508) |
Recall Description: On certain school buses
and heavy duty trucks built with International VT365 engines and manufactured at international
diesel of Alabama. The injector driver modules (IDM) built for the VT365 engines could have missing
vibration damping/retention shells and a missing hot-melt process on the DC/DC boards. The missing
shells could allow the larger electronic components to become loose and possible break off inside
the module during engine operation. Depending on what electrical component comes off, the effect on
engine operation could result in rough running, loss of power, no start, or in the most severe case,
immediate engine shut down without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Production Dates: 8/12/97 – 2/7/02 |
02V-103.001 |
Model(s): |
1998 through 2002 International 3000, FE, IC, and RE school and transit buses |
(02505) |
Recall Description: A brass fitting connects the double
check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve
on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain
levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail. If the fitting breaks, the rear service
brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the
risk of a crash. |
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Production Dates: 5/21/91 - 11/8/96 |
02V-055 |
Model(s): | 1992 - 1997 International RE,
FE, and FC school buses |
(02502) |
Recall Description: Galvanic corrosion on
the die cast adapter plate causes distortion of the wagon wheel seals that are mounted on the
adapter plate. If the seals become distorted, the tipper valves cannot properly seat against the
wagon wheel seals. If the tipper valves cannot seat completely, the fluid can back flow past the
valves towards the reservoir and create a pressure loss for the front brakes, the rear brakes, or
both. |
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Production Dates: 2/7/94 – 8/21/02 |
02V-004.010 |
Model(s): | 1994 through 2003 International
RE school buses |
(02511) |
Recall Description: On certain school and
transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by Williams
Controls Industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and
could allow the clevis to separate from the plate. If the clevis separated from the plate while the
vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Remedy: International will retrofit vehicles with
a new pedal rod and bracket. |
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Production Dates: 6/12/00 – 11/17/00 |
01V-022 |
Model(s): | 2000 and 2001 International 1652,
Commercial, and IC school, stripped chassis, and commercial buses |
(01501) |
Recall Description: Misalignment of the brake pedal
can cause delayed brake light activation during light braking applications. If the brake lights do not
activate properly, other drivers would not be aware of the brake application, which could lead to a crash. |
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Production Dates: 7/5/99 – 10/31/99 |
00V-246.005 |
Model(s): | 1999 and 2000 International 1000,
2000, 3000, 4000, 8000, FE, and RE school buses and heavy trucks |
(00513) |
Recall Description: School and heavy duty trucks
equipped with TRW drag links. Each drag link assembly contains two 20-EDL model ball socket assemblies.
Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead
to premature wear out of the socket. This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball
stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. |
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Production Dates: 3/1/98 - 7/13/00 |
00V-232.101 |
Model(s): 1998-2000 AmTran FE and RE school buses |
(00508) |
Recall Description: School buses built with
Bendix air ABS with an EC‑17 1030R electronic control unit (ECU). There have been reports of
unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating
parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal. |
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Production Dates: 3/1/98 – 5/29/00 |
00V-176 |
Model(s): | 1998-2000 International 2000,
3000, 4000, 8000 and 9000 school buses and heavy duty trucks |
(00505) |
Recall Description: School buses and heavy
duty trucks built with Bendix air ABS. The ABS sensor wires on rotating parts chafes which can lead
to a false signal being sent to the Bendix ABS electronic control unit (ECU). This could cause the
air ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. |
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Production Dates: 02/00 - 03/00 |
00V-148 |
Model(s): |
3400, 3800, 4700 4x2, 4700 LPX, 4700 LP, RE BUS, and RE CMRCL |
(00503) |
Recall Description: School/Transit buses
and medium duty trucks. The castings used on the power steering pumps were not built to match
the engineering drawings, resulting in a thin wall in the pump casting or a complete connection
of two passages that are supposed to be separated to control fluid flow. The fluid flow may be
reduced to less than the minimum required flow rate to provide full power assist to the brake
system with low engine speed. An increase in stopping distance at slow engine speeds can result,
increasing the possibility of a crash. |
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Production Dates: 08/97 - 09/00 |
99V-331 |
Model(s): 3800 & FE |
(99511) |
Recall Description: An air brake line controlling
the rear brakes may be too close to the exhaust pipe and could rupture at any
time without warning. Exhaust pipe heat can melt or cause premature failure
of this air line. |
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Production Dates: 5/20/98 – 5/6/99 |
99V-263 |
Model(s): |
1998 and 1999 Navistar 3800 transit and school buses |
(99509) |
Recall Description: Transit and school buses
built with ABS air brake ECU and a 100 gallon fuel tank mounted between the rails and behind the
rear axle on models with a 276" wheel base. The ABS ECU interfered with the cross member mounted
behind the rear axle and in front of the between the rails fuel tank. This created a no-build
situation at the plant - the plant would either eliminate or relocate the cross member or move the ECU
as needed. If the cross member is either missing or relocated the vehicle may not have adequate fuel
tank protection. In the event of a crash, the bus may not have adequate fuel tank protection if the
vehicle has a missing or improperly installed cross member. |
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Production Dates: 12/98 - 05/99 |
99V-262 |
Model(s): 3800, 3400, 4700, and 4900 |
(99508) |
Recall Description: School buses and heavy
duty trucks built with rear leaf spring suspensions which the frame to the axle hose length was
too long, a chafing condition exists on suspension components, which could result in hose rupture.
On vehicles where the hoses are too short, a hose separation could occur with severe suspension
articulation. |
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Production Dates: 01/11/99 - 01/20/99 |
99V-055.001 |
Model(s): |
2500, 2500, 3800, 4700, 4900, 5000, 8100, 9100, 9200, 9400, 9800, 9900, FE BUS, and 4800 |
(99504) |
Recall Description: School/transit buses
and heavy duty trucks equipped with Meritor brake automatic slack adjusters. Some of the automatic
slack adjusters had insufficient torque applied to the guide pawl cap screw. Without sufficient
torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, increasing the
vehicle stopping distance. |
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Production Dates: 05/96 - 10/97 |
99V-033.001 |
Model(s): 3400, 1552, 1652, 3600, 3800, 4700, and 4900 |
(99501) |
Recall Description: School buses and heavy
duty trucks equipped with Spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. front steer axles. The tie rod end can pull
outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie
rod end and the female tube. Separation of the tie rod could result in loss of steering control,
increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
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Production Dates: 01/97 - 12/97 |
98V-291 |
Model(s): 3400, 3800, 4700, RE, 1652, and
3600 |
(98509) |
Recall Description: School buses and heavy
duty trucks equipped with T444E diesel engines. A fuel leak can occur because
of over-crimping of the hose end fittings on the hose from the regulator to the
left head and the hose from the fuel transfer pump to the regulator. |
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Production Dates: 12/97 - 08/98 |
98V-289 |
Model(s): 3400, 3800, and 4700 |
(98507) |
Recall Description: School buses and
heavy duty trucks equipped with T444E diesel engines. The high pressure oil line for the fuel injection
system that goes from the high pressure oil pump to the right cylinder head can chafe against the charge
air cooler crossover pipe. If this condition occurs, the hose will fall, resulting in a sudden loss of
oil, causing the engine to have a sudden loss of power. |
|
Production Dates: 07/97 - 07/98 |
98V-228 |
Model(s): 3800, 4700, and 4900 |
(98506) |
Recall Description: School buses and heavy
duty trucks equipped with a 1710 drive line and a 12 x 4 hydraulic parking brake. If
the brake drum or transmission yoke are not fully seated when the engine bolts
are installed connecting the 3-piece joint, the bolts can loosen. Bolts will
eventually work out of shear resulting in drum and drive shaft separation. |
|
Production Dates: 01/94 - 07/97 |
98V-119.002 |
Model(s): 3400, 1652 SC, and 4700 |
(98503) |
Recall Description: School/Transit buses
and trucks equipped with an optional automatic shift lever that includes a park
brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully
engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition. The vehicle
can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash. |
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THOMAS BUILT BUSES, INC. |
877-660-4938 |
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Production Dates: 2/5/01 – 2/22/02 |
02V-320 |
Model(s): |
2001 and 2002 Thomas Safe-T-Liner ER, Safe-T-Liner HD,Transit Liner ER, and Transit
Liner MVP-ER |
Recall Description: On certain school and transit
buses equipped with Reyco rear axle air suspensions, deflated suspension air bags could create excessive
driveline angles causing U-joint damage. The drive shaft could fall off of the bus. Following vehicles
could then run over this obstacle, increasing the risk of damage to the following vehicle, possibly
resulting in a vehicle crash. |
Remedy: Dealers will install axle stops to limit rear
suspension travel and fastener torque will be checked on the suspension height control rod. |
|
Production Dates: 8/17/00 – 3/14/01 |
02V-160.009 |
Model(s): On certain school or transit buses
with passenger seat belts with retractors, the cover halves for the retractable portion of the belt can
separate completely and release the seat belt connector. If this occurs, one of the load bearing pins
in the connector could separate from the connector and render the seat belt unusable. In the event of a
crash, the seat occupant would not be properly restrained resulting in an injury. |
Remedy: The seat belt supplier, Amsafe, will provide a
snap on "over-cover" to owners to prevent the seat belt cover from separating. |
|
Production Dates: 3/3/99 – 6/26/02 |
02V-220 |
Model(s): 1999 through 2002 Thomas Minotour |
Recall Description: Certain school and transit buses
fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly
Anchorages". The seat belt anchorages will only hold 4,400 lbs. in lieu of the required 5,000 lbs. In the
event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury. |
Remedy: Dealers will add a fastener to the track
mounted seat. |
|
Production Dates: 6/1/99 – 3/7/02 |
02V-221 |
Model(s): |
1999 through 2002 Thomas ER Transit, MVP EF, and MVP ER |
Recall Description: On certain school and transit
buses, the wheel lug nut may not be tightened completely. The wheel could loosen increasing the risk of
loss of control of the vehicle. |
Remedy: Dealers will install new wheel studs. |
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Production Dates: 1/11/96 - 11/30/01 |
01V-378 |
Model(s): 1996 through 2001 MVP EF |
Recall Description: Certain school buses
fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency
Exits and Window Retention and Release". A third roof hatch must be added to meet the standard
requirements. Only vehicles located in the state of Washington are involved. |
|
Production Dates: 3/5/01 - 8/10/01 |
01V-341 |
Model(s): |
2001 MVP ER, MVP EF, Saf-T-Liner, and Conventional |
Recall Description: Certain school buses equipped
with SynTec seats fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating
and Crash Protection". Some seats (1) fail to meet the required four inch clearance during the test
procedure, while still meeting the post test condition; (2) fail to meet the required frontal
pre‑load when testing under certain conditions; or (3) while still meeting the required
force/defection, experience weld breakage. |
|
Production Dates: 1/9/99 - 5/15/01 |
01V-214 |
Model(s): 1999 through 2001 Conventional |
Recall Description: The main body power supply wire
from the chassis can chafe on the chassis (cowl) sheet metal panel, causing arcing and could result in
a fire. |
|
Production Dates: 10/1/00 - 2/28/01 |
01V-104 |
Model(s): |
2000 through 2001 Saf-T-Liner ER, Saf-T-Liner HD, Transit Liner HD,and Transit Liner ER |
Recall Description: Certain school buses
built with composite front roof caps fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 221, "School
Bus Body Joint Strength". The roof cap does not meet the requirements due to the omission of the
adhesive that joins the roof to the bus body. In the event of a crash, the roof of the bus may crush,
not properly protecting the vehicle occupants. |
|
Production Dates: 8/7/00 - 8/18/00 |
01V-097.009 |
Model(s): |
2000 ER Model, MVP ER, MVP EF, Conventional, and Minotour |
Recall Description: School and transit buses
equipped with safety belt assemblies produced by Am‑Safe. On some seat belts, the buckle
and connector may unlatch during a collision. |
|
Production Dates: 10/1/00 - 2/28/01 |
01V-105 |
Model(s): 2000-2001 MVP ER and ER Transit |
Recall Description: Certain school buses
fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 121, "Air Brake Systems". These vehicles do not
comply due to the low air warning system detecting pressure in only one reservoir system and
not both as required. |
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Production Dates: 10/1/00 - 2/28/01 |
01V-104 |
Model(s): 2000-2001 MVP ER and ER Transit |
Recall Description: Certain school buses
fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength". The roof
cap does not meet the requirements due to the omission of the adhesive that joins the roof to
the bus body. |
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Production Dates: 10/1/00 - 3/31/01 |
01V-103 |
Model(s): |
2000-2001 SAF-T-Liner, SAF-T-Liner HD, Transit Liner ER, and Transit Liner HD |
Recall Description: The accelerator pedal
can possibly hang up on the floor rubber. |
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Production Dates: 4/1/00 - 10/31/00 |
00V-428 |
Model(s): MVP EF |
Recall Description: School and transit buses
equipped with air brakes and a TRW steering gear. The pinch bolt on the pitman arm contacts the
exhaust port on the air brake treadle valve during steering maneuvers. |
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Production Dates: 11/1/99 - 3/14/00 |
00V-380 |
Model(s): Vista and Conventional |
Recall Description: Certain school buses
and transit buses equipped with National Seating's Series 93B‑SB driver seat. A bracket
attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. This
bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster. |
|
Production Dates: 4/1/96 - 9/30/00 |
00V-362 |
Model(s): |
Conventional, MVP-ER, MVP-EF, Vista, TL960, CL960, and ER Transit |
Recall Description: Certain school buses
and transit buses equipped with National Seating's Series 93B‑SB driver seat. A bracket
attaching the gas spring shock to the height adjuster of the seat can deform and break. This
bracket is located at the top of the height adjuster. |
|
Production Dates: 2/13/98 - 8/3/00 |
00V-232.011 |
Model(s): |
1997-2000 MVP ER, MVP EF, and ER Transit |
Recall Description: School bus chassis and
emergency vehicles built with Bendix air ABS with an EC‑17 1030R electronic control unit
(ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS
wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates
a certain type of erratic sensor signal. |
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Production Dates: 12/1/94 - 7/31/00 |
00V-174 |
Model(s): 1994-2000 MVP and ER Transit |
Recall Description: School buses with Weldon
Technologies' 5050‑1400 surface mount marker lights. These buses have an option to replace
each of the twelve clearance/marker/identification lights with four‑candlepower lights, twice
the candlepower normally used. The higher current demand created by these lights can cause excessive
heat through the headlight switch connection if a relay is not installed between the combination
tail/marker light circuit and the headlight switch. |
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Production Dates: 10/1/95 - 8/31/99 |
00V-041 |
Model(s): 1995-1999 MVP |
Recall Description: School buses equipped
with Neway AD 200 rear air suspensions. There is interference between the suspension U‑bolt
and the rear axle which can cause the U‑bolt to crack and fall off. |
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Production Dates: 11/1/93 - 7/31/96 |
99V-266 |
Model(s): 1993 -1996 Minotour |
Recall Description: School buses built on Chevrolet
chassis with a corrugated steel floor and and equipped with 45" wide restraining passenger seats.
The 45" wide restraining passenger seat fails to comply with the performance requirements of FMVSS
No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages". |
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Production Dates: 3/1/94 - 1/25/99 |
99V-177 |
Model(s): 1994-1999 MVP |
Recall Description: Transit and school buses
equipped with Cummins ISB or Caterpillar 3126 engines. A decal that warns of the danger of using
ether or other starting fluids in the engine air intake system was omitted. The label should be
located on the fixed headlight panel on the front of the bus. |
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Production Dates: 3/1/94 - 3/31/99 |
99V-176 |
Model(s): 1994-1999 MVP |
Recall Description: Transit and school buses
equipped with electronic engines. The bottom edge of the accelerator pedal can catch on the floor
mat when the pedal is fully depressed. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 124,
"Accelerator Control Systems". |
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Production Dates: 7/1/95 - 1/4/99 |
99V-175 |
Model(s): 1995-1999 Conventional |
Recall Description: Transit and school buses
equipped with air suspension driver seat. Tether belts used to anchor the seat belt assembly to
the floor were not installed on buses equipped with an air ride driver seat. This does not meet
the requirements of FMVSS No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages". |
|
Production Dates: 7/1/97 - 5/19/98 |
99V-174 |
Model(s): 1997-1998 Minotour |
Recall Description: School and transit buses
built on General Motors chassis. To install the new aluminum Minotour body, two fuel tank strap
fasteners were loosened. Re‑tightening these fasteners can result in loss of clamp load,
resulting in the fuel tank falling off the vehicle. |
|
Production Dates: 7/1/95 - 10/1/98 |
99V-173 |
Model(s): 1995-1998 Conventional |
Recall Description: Restraining barriers
and reinforcement plates may be installed incorrectly. Nuts used to secure the plate the floor
may be missing or the reinforcement plate may be mounted in a non‑standard location.
This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash
Protection". |
|
Production Dates: 11/97-12/98 |
99V-075 |
Model(s): MVP-EF and MVP-ER transit and
school buses |
Recall Description: The mounting bolt for
the upper front shock absorber bracket can loosen in service due to the omission of a frame
reinforcement from the upper shock absorber mount. The loosened bolt could then work in the
frame rail-mounting hole, which could result in hairline cracking of the frame rail in the
shock absorber mounting area and possible fracture of the shock absorber mounting eye as well. |
|
Production Dates: 6/98-11/98 |
98V-309 |
Model(s): |
Conventional and Vista school buses built on Navistar chassis |
Recall Description: The crossview mirrors
installed on these buses do not comply with FMVSS No. 111, "Review Mirrors". The entire
top surface of Cylinder H was not visible. |
|
Production Dates: 4/96-4/98 |
98V-229 |
Model(s): |
Conventional, Vista, MVP-ER, MVP-EF, TL960, CL960, and ER-Transit equipped with
National Seating’s Series 93B-SB driver seat |
Recall Description: A bracket attached to
the height adjusting shock absorber on these seats can deform and break. |
|
Production Dates: 10/95-2/28 |
98V-054 |
Model(s): MVP |
Recall Description: The sliding action of
the accelerator linkage lever over the hand throttle cable can cause the hand throttle wire to
wear a notch in the accelerator linkage resulting in binding of the linkage which would prevent
the accelerator control from returning to idle quickly or from returning to idle position at all. |
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Production Dates: 3/97-12/97 |
98V-011 |
Model(s): Conventional |
Recall Description: These school buses do
not comply with FMVSS No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors". The driver may not have a clear view to the
rear of the bus. |
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