1993 Blue Bird All American recalls
There are 7 safety recalls on record for the 1993 Blue Bird All American, covering 61,009 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
- 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 control
- 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 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
Air bags: knee bolster
- 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
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- The hydraulic hoses which interconnect with the hydraulic pump, hydraulic radiator fan motor and power steering gear have an undersized wire mesh core which results in an improper hose end crimp. The improper crimp can cause a leak, emptying the power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir, resulting in loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- Complete loss of power steering assist can cause loss ofvehicle control and result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to inspect hose for the date code 3-1q93 which is embossed on the hose cover every 18 inches. Replacement hoses will be provided. Owners can handle the repair themselves or have a blue bird distributor assist them. Owners will be reimbursed for the labor charges following completion of the recall work.
Recall number 93V203000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Blue Bird All American recalls
How do I check if my 1993 Blue Bird All American has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1993 Blue Bird All American have?
7, covering fuel system, other, vehicle speed control and fuel system, gasoline.
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