BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES 1999: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V338000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | COMMERCIAL SERIES | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-01-18 | 2001-11-02 | 2001-11-05 |
Production Dates: 1998-09-09 - 2001-10-11
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R01FL
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2692
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING PERMITS MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPONENTS THAT COULD RESULT IN BOLTS AND STUDS BREAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
