1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40
8 recalls, 0 complaints - 15 TSBs
02V230000 Sep 5, 2002
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN COACHES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL RESTROOM FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE PUSHOUT WINDOW LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AT THE REAR OF THE BUS, IS SUBSTANTIALLY OBSTRUCTED BY THE RESTROO... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO REMOVE THE LABEL IDENTIFYING THE WINDOW AS AN EMERGENCY EXIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242, IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
02V197000 Jul 23, 2002
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TOUR TYPE COACHES EQUIPPED WITH PARCEL RACKS, IRREGULARITIES IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE FASTENERS USED TO RETAIN THE PARCEL RACKS TO THE COACH STRUCTURE COULD RESULT IN THE FASTENERS LOOSENING ALLOWING THE PARCEL RACKS TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THE FASTENERS BECOME DISLODGED AND THE RACKS SHOULD FALL WHILE THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO IMMEDIATELY INSTALL INTERIM REPAIR BOLTS THROUGH THE COACH ROOF BOW STRUCTURE ON THE AISLE SIDE OF THE FIRST TWO PARCEL RACK SECTIONS ON BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE PARCEL RACKS ON ALL AFFECTED COACHES. FINAL REPAIRS CAN THEN BE COMPLETED AT A LATER DATE... Read more
02V154000 Jun 13, 2002
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND TOUR COACHES, A 'CHECK TRANS' WARNING LIGHT WHICH IS REQUIRED BY ALLISON TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WAS OMITTED. IN THE EVENT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SELECTOR MALFUNCTIONS (LOOSES POWER OR SENDS ERRONEOUS SIGNALS TO THE TRANSMISSION ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT), TH... Read more
Consequence
THE DRIVER MAY SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR TO CHANGE DIRECTION AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE IT AND REMAIN IN THE ORIGINAL DIRECTION RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A "CHECK TRANS" WARNING LIGHT ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 31, 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 1-478-822-22... Read more
01V076000 Mar 16, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE BRAKE SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE AN R12-DC VALVE OR SECONDARY CONTROL LINE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM.
Consequence
THE ABSENCE OF THE VALVE AND SECONDARY CONTROL LINE COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE REQUIRED VALVE AND SECONDARY CONTROL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 27, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242.
01V044003 Feb 23, 2001
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO P... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242 O... Read more
00V162000 Jun 12, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX AIR BRAKES. BENDIX CHANGED THE INTERNAL DESIGN OF THE QR1C RELAY VALVE BY ADDING A HOLE IN THE INTERNAL DIAPHRAGM. WHEN THE HOLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM ALIGNS WITH THE HOLE IN THE VALVE BODY, THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIME INCREASES.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, DRIVER ACTIVATES THE PARKING BRAKE BUT REMOVES FOOT FROM THE THREADLE VALVE, THE BUS COULD ROLL BEFORE THE PARKING BRAKE IS FULLY ENGAGED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGMS WITH HOLES WITH SOLID DIAPHRAGMS FOR THE QR1C VALVES.
99V330000 Nov 22, 1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FASTENERS USED TO ATTACH PARCEL RACKS TO BODY STRUCTURE MAY BECOME DISLODGED ALLOWING THE RACKS TO FALL WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
IF THE PARCEL RACKS FELL, A PASSENGER COULD BE INJURED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE VEHICLES, BY REMOVING THE PARCEL RACK, ADDING A REINFORCEMENT ANGLE OVER JOINT, AND RE-INSTALLING THE PARCEL RACK USING RIVETS AND PK SCREWS.
99V162000 Jun 29, 1999
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH RIDEWELL TAG AXLES. SOME OF THE RIDEWELL TAG AXLE AND SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES HAVE THE BRAKE S-CAMS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING THE BRAKE S-CAM AND IF FOUND INCORRECT, INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECTION OF THE S-CAM INSTALLATION.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 BLUE BIRD LTC 40
15 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SM1601
Jan 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
S10FQ
Dec 19, 2001
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING LTC-40 THERMO KING CODE 10 DISPLAY. *YD
S01FE
Jun 7, 2001
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
LETTER TO BLUE BIRD OWNERS REGARDING ADDITION OF THE ALTERNATOR CABLE SUPPORT. *TT
S01FE
Jun 7, 2001
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING FATIGUE OF THE CABLE TERMINAL END THAT ATTACHES TO THE POSITIVE TERMINAL ON THE DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE EQUIPPED ALTERNATOR.
S01FE
Jun 7, 2001
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
SERVICE BULLETIN SUMMARY REGARDING DETROIT DIESEL ALTERNATOR POWER CABLE FATIGUE. *TT
S00EG
Mar 30, 2001
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME COACHES MAY HAVE CONCERNS REGARDING THE CATCHES FOR THE UNDERSIDE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR. *TT
S01EU
Mar 27, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SOME COACHES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OVER TRAVEL OF THE RIGHT HAND (PASSENGER SIDE) WINDSHIELD WIPER. *TT
S01EU
Mar 27, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
LETTER TO BLUE BIRD DISTRIBUTORS AND WANDERLODGE DEALERS REGARDING RIGHT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER OVER TRAVEL CONDITION. *TT
S01EU
Mar 27, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
LETTER TO BLUE BIRD OWNERS REGARDING THE MODIFICATION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE WIPER MOTOR TO PREVENT OVER TRAVEL ALLOWING THE WIPER ARM TOHAND ON THE WINDHSIELD RUBBER. *TT
S01EU
Mar 27, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SERVICE BULLETIN SUMMARY REGARDING RIGHT HAND WINDSHIELD WIPER OVER TRAVEL CONDITION. *TT
S01EU
Mar 27, 2001
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING CONCERNS OF OVER TRAVEL OF THE RIGHT HAND (PASSENGER SIDE) WINDSHIELD WIPER. *TT
S01EK
Feb 26, 2001
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MODIFICATION OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ON THE HAYDEN HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN. THE HAYDEN HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN CIRCUIT MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE IN THE EVENT OF A BLOWN CIRCUIT PROTECTION FUSE. THE BLOWN FUSES WILL
S01EK
Feb 26, 2001
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING MODIFICATION OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT ON THE HAYDEN HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN. *TT
No comms 2022-10
Oct 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for October 2022 for Blue Bird Body Company.
No comms 2023-12
Jan 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2023 for Blue Bird Body Company.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BLUE BIRD LTC 40
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE03034
Opened: Jul 23, 2003 , Closed: Dec 1, 2003
PASSENGER DOOR INTERLOCK MALFUNCTION
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON A SINGLE, OHIO FLEETCOMPLAINT ON A MODEL YEAR 2000 BUS WITH 151,000 MILES.VRTC TEST ENGINEERS VISITED THE FLEET AND CONFIRMED THE EXISTENCE OF THE PROBLEM, A STUCK DOOR.THE SYTEM IS DESIGNED SUCH THAT WHEN THE DOOR SYSTEM IS ENGAGED, TWO STEEL PINS DROP IN PLAC... Read more
SQ01009
Opened: Sep 5, 2001 , Closed: Dec 7, 2001
ALTERNATOR CABLE
ALLEGED THAT THE ALTERNATOR WIRE FROM THE BATTERY EXPERIENCES FATIGUE AND SEPARATES.
BLUE BIRD LTC 40 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD LTC 40 across all model years (1996, 2003).
31
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths