1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Q-BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
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