The worst 1999 Blue Bird Q-Bus problems
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Recalls 5
Suspension
- 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: 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
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- 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/valve
- 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
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Blue Bird Q-Bus 1
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Is the 1999 Blue Bird Q-Bus reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Blue Bird Q-Bus.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Blue Bird Q-Bus?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1999 Blue Bird Q-Bus have?
5 recalls, covering suspension, electrical system and vehicle speed control.
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