1996 Blue Bird Q-Bus recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Blue Bird Q-Bus, covering 5,636 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Electrical system: wiring
- 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
Power train
- What is wrong
- Oversized rotors were installed in the powertrain drive motors in these buses.
- Risk
- When the bus is in service and the oversized rotor inside the electric powertrain motor becomes heated, the rotor expands causing the motor to become sluggish, stall and could seize, failing completely.
- Remedy
- Northrup-grumman will perform the modification to these powertrain drive motors.
Recall number 96V198000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Blue Bird Q-Bus recalls
How do I check if my 1996 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 1996 Blue Bird Q-Bus have?
2, covering electrical system and power train.
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