Blue Bird ALL American, Commercial Series, Q-BUS, TC2000 (1999-2001): Suspension
Recall 01V338000 · Nov 2, 2001 · Blue Bird Body Company
2,692
vehicles affected
2,692
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V338000
- Date
- Nov 2, 2001
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 2,692
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 1999-2001
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING PERMITS MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPONENTS THAT COULD RESULT IN BOLTS AND STUDS BREAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American | 1999-2001 |
| Blue Bird | Commercial Series | 1999-2001 |
| Blue Bird | Q-Bus | 1999-2001 |
| Blue Bird | TC2000 | 1999-2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V338000?
4 models: Blue Bird All American (1999-2001), Blue Bird Commercial Series (1999-2001), Blue Bird Q-Bus (1999-2001) and 1 more, about 2,692 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V338000?
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.
What can happen?
INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING PERMITS MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPONENTS THAT COULD RESULT IN BOLTS AND STUDS BREAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.