The worst 1990 Blue Bird All American problems
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Recalls 9
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
Recall number 96V112000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the forward handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- Risk
- When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners will be directed to remove all forward handrails. Provisions will be made for those owners operating in states which mandate a forward handrail that a replacement handrail will be provided.
Recall number 96V073000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- Risk
- When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. A high impact molded plastic "clam shell" will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. The flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.
Recall number 95V090000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- The front door control latch system fails due to breakage of the latch pin.
- Risk
- If the failure occurs, the front door cannot be opened,entrapping the passengers in the bus and in case of an emergency, passengerscould not use the front door to exit the bus.
- Remedy
- The lock pin will be replaced on these vehicles. Owners can obtain a modification kit from blue bird or if they prefer, a dealer will perform the remedy for them.
Recall number 93V136000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- Risk
- When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
- Remedy
- Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Recall number 93V032000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- The electric vandal lock center plunger can tap the control lock pin, of the outward opening door, which causes the door lock to become disengaged.
- Risk
- The disengaged door lock allows the door to open withoutprior warning and endanger occupants near the door if the vehicle is in motion.
- Remedy
- Modify the vandal door locks with blue bird supplied kits.
Recall number 92V184000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- A 150 amp circuit breaker, option 4362, has been wired in parallel with a standard equipment circuit, thereby not providing the required protection.
- Risk
- In the event of a major short-circuit, inadequate circuitprotection could result in a fire in the rear engine compartment.
- Remedy
- The standard equipment circuit must be removed.
Recall number 92V115000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- The steel braiding on the power steering hose may abrade the battery cable.
- Risk
- Abrasion of the battery cable will eventually cause ashort circuit and may result in an electrical fire in the engine compartment.
- Remedy
- Reroute the power steering hoses and secure the battery cables to prevent movement.
Recall number 92V004000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Lock pins in steering wheel and hub assembly my shear off, allowing steering wheel to spin.
- Risk
- This could cause loss of steering control that couldresult in an accident.
- Remedy
- Repair using a positive locking method.
Recall number 90V099000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Blue Bird All American 1
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Questions about the 1990 Blue Bird All American
Is the 1990 Blue Bird All American reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Blue Bird All American.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Blue Bird All American?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1990 Blue Bird All American have?
9 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline, structure and latches/locks/linkages.
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