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SB-SM-1505
Jul 15, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
BLUE BIRD BUS: INFORMATION REGARDING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF AIR INTAKE TRACT WHICH IS CRITICAL FOR PROPER PERFORMANCE AND LIFE OF ENGINE AND BUS ENGINE SHOULD NOT BE RUN WITH AIR CLEANER OR FILTER ELEMENT REMOVED. MODEL 2016. *
SM-1501
Jun 2, 2015
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
BLUE BIRD: INFORMATION REGARDING THE TROUBLESHOOTING OF FAILED COMPONENTS AND IDENTIFYING REPLACEMENT PARTS, IF NECESSARY, BY DOCUMENTATION BREAKDOWN. *PE
SB-S14XL
Dec 30, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BLUE BIRD: THE CHASSIS FRAME BRACKET ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK DUE TO UPPER MOUNTING CAPSCREWS AND LOWER STUDS RETAINING BOTH SIDES OF ENGINE MOUNT CROSSMEMBER. MODEL 2011-2014 VISION. *PE
SU-1402
Dec 30, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BLUE BIRD: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING SERVICE PROCEDURES TO REINSTALL AND PROPERLY REMOVE, ON FORD PROPANE VISION, THE 1ST SHEAVE BELT. *PE
SU-1401
Nov 4, 2014
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
BLUE BIRD: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE SERVICING OF PROPANE VISION TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES AND ALL LINE REPLACEMENT, SPECIAL TOOLS AND HOSE CONNECTIONS (FORD 6R140). *PE
S14XP
Oct 15, 2014
220000 SEATS
BLUE BIRD: THE STANDARD PEDESTAL DRIVERS SEAT COULD WEAKEN IF EXPOSED TO EXTREME INPUT LOADS FROM HARSH ROAD CONDITIONS. *LJ
SB-S-14XG
Jul 29, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BLUE BIRD: WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED, POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR REINFORCEMENT AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS IS PROVIDED. MODEL 2010-2015 ALL AMERICAN. *PE
SB-S-14XA
Feb 13, 2014
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSMISSION HARNESS INSPECTION FOR PROPER TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE AND ROUTING CONNECTIONS IF EQUIPPED WITH FORD PROPANE ENGINES. *PE
S-13-WP
Dec 21, 2013
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE REAR ENGINE RADIATOR SURGE TANK WILL CRACK AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITH A NEW SURGE TANK, IF CRACKS ARE DETECTED. MODEL 2011-2013 A3. *PE
SU-1313
Dec 21, 2013
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BLUE BIRD BUS: INFORMATION AND DETAILS PROVIDED FOR EXTENDED RANGE PROPANE TANK AND KIT AND PROCEDURE TO REPLACE STANDARD PROPANE TANK. MODEL 2014 VISION. *PE
SM-1317
Dec 11, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AN UPGRADE IS ADVISED FOR UEGO SENSORS, IN CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ENGINES (MHDD), DUE TO FAILURES IN MANNER THAT CAN LEAD TO SUBSEQUENT TURBOCHARGER OR ENGINE DAMAGE.
SB-S13-WL
Aug 27, 2013
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BLUE BIRD: THE TRACK MOUNTED SEATING DECAL INSTRUCTIONS, ON SOME BUSES, MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, INCORRECTLY. MODELS 2012-2014 ALL AMERICAN, VISION. *PE
SU-1307
Aug 6, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD: A NEW BRACKET DESIGN TO AID IN PREVENTION OF WATER DAMAGE TO NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) ANGLE, IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN MODEL OF BUSES, AND INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED FOR BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) BRACKET INSTALLATION.
SB-13-WE
Aug 6, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE MOUNTING BOLTS, OF ENGINE MOUNT CROSSMEMBERS FRAME RAILS, FOR CHASSIS, IS NOT TORQUED AT PROPER SETTING AND BLACK HARDENED FLAT WASHER NEEDS REPLACING. MODELS 2014 VISION.
SU-1308
Aug 5, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BLUE BIRD: ON CERTAIN BUSES, SERVICE MANUALS AND DRIVER HAND BOOK NEED TO BE UPDATED REGARDING THE CORRECTION FOR MAINTENANCE ON FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL 2010-2014. *PE
SU-1309
Aug 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
BLUE BIRD: FOR EXTERIOR MOUNTED SPEAKER, A NEW MOUNTING BRACKET, MADE OF THICKER MATERIAL, WITH DIMPLES IN FLANGES, TO PROVIDE GREATER STRENGTH AND RIGIDITY, IS NOW AVAILABLE. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SU-1315
Jul 29, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
BLUE BIRD (CUMMINS): UPDATED INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE FLEETGUARD FLEETCOOL EX COOLANT TO BE USED IN BLUE BIRD BUSES WITH CUMMINS ENGINE AND DECALS ON OR NEAR DEAERATION TANK FILLER TO STATE THE TYPE OF COOLANT FACTORY HAD
SB-S-13-WJ
Jul 19, 2013
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
BLUE BIRD BUS: ON SOME BUSES, THE JB RADIATORS ARE LEAKING AND TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS, ALL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JB RADIATORS WILL BE INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED, IF NEEDED, IF LEAK IS DETECTED. *PE
SB-S-13-WH
Jul 18, 2013
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BLUE BIRD BUS: CERTAIN BUSES ARE EXPERIENCING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED CRACKS IN SURGE TANKS AND NEED TO BE ADDRESSED, INSPECTED, AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITH NEW SURGE TANKS, IF CRACKS ARE DETECTED. MODEL 2011-2014 BBCV VISION.
RC-R-13WG
Jun 20, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE SWITCH FOR SERVICE BRAKE MAY NOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY DURING MANUFACTURING AND COULD RESULT IN BRAKE LAMPS REMAIN ON AFTER PEDAL BEEN RELEASED; DELAYED IN ILLUMINATING AFTER PEDA
BB-S-13-WC
Feb 27, 2013
022131 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:LINES AND FITTINGS
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AT MOUNTING LOCATIONS OF REAR AIR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER, FATIGUE CRACKS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED AND WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF REQUIRED. MODELS 2012-2014 ALL AMERIC
SB-S12VN
Oct 31, 2012
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO NOT HAVING LATEST SOFTWARE INSTALLED IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, BUS WILL EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE MOVEMENT DURING RAPID STOPPING OR ACCELERATING. MODEL 20
SB-S12VM
Oct 31, 2012
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEN SERVICE BRAKES NOT APPLIED, SERVICE BRAKES LAMP REMAIN ON DUE TO SWITCH FOR SERVICE BRAKE NOT INSTALLED OR ADJUSTED PROPERLY. MODEL 2013 VISION. *PE