1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus, covering 554 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Service brakes, air: drum: chamber
- 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 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
Service brakes, air
- 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
Questions about the 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus recalls
How do I check if my 1993 Blue Bird Q-Bus 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 Q-Bus have?
3, covering service brakes, air and steering.
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