1992 Blue Bird All American Problems: 16 Complaints, 9 Recalls

The worst 1992 Blue Bird All American problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devicesReported October 12, 2000 · 134 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with compressed natural gas engines (cng). The original pressure relief devices may vent unexpectedly.
Risk: Compressed natural gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire or explosion.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pressure relief devices.

Recall number 00V321000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported July 2, 1998 · 1,896 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: transit and school buses. Movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. The hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position.
Risk: The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.

Recall number 98V153000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported July 1, 1996 · 11,222 vehicles affected

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: bodyReported May 3, 1996 · 18,000 vehicles affected

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: bodyReported May 9, 1995 · 27,189 vehicles affected

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

Air bags: knee bolsterReported March 14, 1995 · 2,309 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The aisle side styrofoam knee pads on the subject barriers are 11" wide and not 14.5" as required by fmvss no. 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."
Risk: Consequence of non-compliance: this condition could increase the potential for injury in a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect pad with the correct 14.5" knee pad.

Recall number 95V051000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported March 1, 1993 · 21,000 vehicles affected

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: latchReported December 24, 1992 · 912 vehicles affected

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 breakersReported August 12, 1992 · 275 vehicles affected

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

Door latch systemsOpened May 12, 1993, closed August 31, 1993

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