1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series recalls

There are 11 safety recalls on record for the 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series, covering 55,801 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

All recalls

Fuel system, dieselReported February 22, 2005 · 18,891 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain 1998 through 2002 blue bird all american, tc2000 school and transit buses, and commercial series buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Risk: 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 vehicles to an authorized dealer to have the fuel lift pump replaced free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.

Recall number 05V062000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported August 30, 2004 · 372 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Risk: 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. The recall began september 21, 2004. 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 at blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 04V426000 · Recall details

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorReported March 28, 2003 · 4,302 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 03V085000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported November 2, 2001 · 2,692 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. Inadequate tightening of the 5/8" bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs.
Risk: Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 5/8" grade 8-hanger bolts. In addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. Owner notification began january 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 01V338000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported June 11, 2001 · 5,631 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle 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.
Risk: This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑912‑822‑2242.

Recall number 01V191000 · Recall details

Steering: linkages: tie rod assemblyReported February 23, 2001 · 842 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses and motor home chassis 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.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1‑912‑822‑2242 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.

Recall number 01V044003 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: antilockReported December 18, 2000 · 1,269 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: transit and school buses 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.
Risk: Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The ABS ecu will be removed and replaced or the ecu will be reprogrammed.

Recall number 00V279004 · Recall details

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedalReported August 17, 2000 · 6,914 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with electronic engines and felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.
Risk: This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.

Recall number 00V230001 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: controls: foot control/valveReported June 12, 2000 · 9,687 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the qr1c valves.

Recall number 00V162000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshieldReported May 5, 2000 · 2,088 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses 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."
Risk: Personal injury could occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with step-by-step procedures for modifying the transit sliding pushout windows to conform the fmvss 217 requirements.

Recall number 00V130000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported February 22, 2000 · 3,113 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with bendix ABS anti-lock braking system. The primary and secondary brake treadle valve air lines were installed incorrectly at the bendix r12dc relay valve.
Risk: With the brake system installed incorrectly, future maintenance might be affected by this inconsistency, causing the brakes to be installed incorrect, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will correct the air line plumbing at the bendix r12dc relay valve.

Recall number 00V051000 · Recall details

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11, covering fuel system, diesel, equipment adaptive/mobility and electrical system.

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