1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus problems

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Service brakes, air: drum: chamberReported January 21, 1994 · 122 vehicles affected

What is wrong: An incorrect size brake chamber may have been installed on the front and/or rear brake assemblies which could affect the brake balance and stopping distance.
Risk: Brake imbalance may cause loss of vehicle control during brake applications; increased stopping distance or brake application could result in loss of control and an accident.
Remedy: Bus owners will be provided with instructions to inspect their vehicles and provide blue bird with certain information. Blue bird will review the information and, where needed, will forward replacement brake chambers along with replacement instructions to the vehicle owners. Brake chamber replacement will be performed by the vehicle owner or a qualified repair facility.

Recall number 94V011000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsReported December 6, 1993 · 259 vehicles affected

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

Service brakes, airReported May 17, 1993 · 173 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The front brake air lines are incorrectly routed through the pressure protection valve at the auxiliary wet tank. This results in lack of air pressure to the front brakes when the air pressure in the auxiliary wet tank drops below 65 p.s.I., resulting in inoperable front brakes.
Risk: When there is no front brake application, stoppingdistance increases, and there is an increased risk of accident.
Remedy: Correctly reroute the brake lines.

Recall number 93V081000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus have?

3 recalls, covering service brakes, air and steering.

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