2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus, covering 1,986 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Certain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines. The subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.
- Risk
- Unexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
- Remedy
- John deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. Customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.
Recall number 05V152000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: drum: chamber
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Insufficient torque on the arvin-meritor air brake chamber mounting nuts can allow the nuts to loosen over time.
- Risk
- This condition could reduce braking of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque values on each brake chamber nut and tighten to specifications. Owner notification began november 16, 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 01V320000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus recalls
How do I check if my 2002 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 2002 Blue Bird Q-Bus have?
2, covering vehicle speed control and service brakes, air.
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