Recall 01V338000: 1999–2001 Blue Bird ALL American and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 2, 2001

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

2,692vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
• 2000 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
• 2001 Blue Bird ALL American1 complaints
• 1999 Blue Bird Commercial0 complaints
• 2000 Blue Bird Commercial0 complaints
• 2001 Blue Bird Commercial1 complaints
• 1999 Blue Bird TC20005 complaints
• 2000 Blue Bird TC20001 complaints
• 2001 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints