1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall - Campaign #01V338000

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1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #01V338000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION

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.

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Vehicle 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 9/9/1998 - 10/11/2001 Recalled on 11/5/2001 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 1/18/2002 # Affected 2,692 Recalled for SUSPENSION   Description 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. Consequences INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING PERMITS MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPONENTS THAT COULD RESULT IN BOLTS AND STUDS BREAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective action 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. Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL