Technical Service Bulletins (TSB)

BLUE BIRD — L4RE (2008)

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NBI): THE FAILURE OF UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT MAY BE CONTRIBUTE TO MISALIGNMENT OF UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT ROD, THAT MAY NEED REINFORCEMENT. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — L4RE (2008)

022142 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NBI): AN UPDATED REAR LEAF SPRING BRACKET REPLACES OLD SPRING BRACKET TO ENHANCE SERVICEABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY AND DURABILITY. MODEL L4RE, UNKNOWN YEAR. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — VISION (2009–2013) — 8 vehicle combinations

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

BLUE BIRD: CLICK DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BREAKAWAY ADAPTER FAILS TO MEET NFPA 58 REQUIREMENTS FOR 90 DEGREE ZINC. THE NEW STEEL FITTING AND BREAKAWAY ADAPTER WOULD REPLACE EXISTING 90 DEGREE ZINC FITTING. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — A1VC, A3FE, A3RE, AAFC, AAFE, AARE, ALL AMERICAN, ALL AMERICAN D3, B1VC, B2VC, B4RE, BBCV, BCCV, BLUE BIRD, BMC, BMWB, BUSES, C1, C1FE, C3FE, C4RE, COMMERCIAL, COMMERCIAL SERIES, CONVENTIONAL, CS, CSFE, CSRE, D3FE, EXCEL 102, EXPRESS, EXPRESS 3500, EXPRESS 4000, EXPRESS 4500, FDCV, GMCV, GPWB, H4RE, L3RE, L4RE, LTC, LTC 40, M4RE, MBWB, MICRO BIRD, MINI BIRD, Q-BUS, Q4RE, QB, QBEV, QBFC, QBFE, QBR, QBRE, SAFC, SAFE, SARE, SBCV, SCFE, SCHOOL BUS, SCRE, SMWB, STFC, SWORD, SWWB, T2RE, TC1000, TC2000, TCEV, TCFC, TCFE, TCRE, TRANSHUTTLE, TSFE, ULTRA LF, VCTA, VISION, W4RE, WANDERLODGE, WANDERLODGE LXI, WANDERLODGE M380, WANDERLODGE M450 LXI, WLSP, WLWB, XCEL 102 (1992–2013) — 84 vehicle combinations

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BLUE BIRD: PROCEDURE UPDATE INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER RESISTORS ON ALL MODELS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — VISION (2011–2013) — 3 vehicle combinations

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE INTERLOCK ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VISION BUSES MAY HAD INSTALLED THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD LEAD TO CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING PREMATURELY.

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BLUE BIRD — ALL AMERICAN, ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE (1991–2012) — 4 vehicle combinations

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE PULLEY FOR THE FAN DRIVE IS MISSING SET SCREW AND IT FAILED TO BE INSTALLED. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — VISION (2009–2012) — 7 vehicle combinations

015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO CLAMPS NOT BEING TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATION, CLAMPS FOR POWER STEERING HOUSE MAY LEAK. MODEL YEARS 2009-2013. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — ALL AMERICAN, VISION (2011–2012) — 6 vehicle combinations

555000 CHILD SEAT:HARNESS:STRAP/WEBBING

BLUE BIRD: THE SUBJECT BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A SLEEPING CHILD CHECK FIGURE FEATURE WHICH MAY NOT 'ARM' AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA. *JS

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BLUE BIRD — BLUE BIRD

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BLUEBIRD: VISION ADJUSTABLE PEDAL FEATURE RELAY SERVICE UPDATE. VISION MODEL. MODEL YEARS NOT GIVEN. *KB

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BLUE BIRD — D3FE, D3RE (2010) — 4 vehicle combinations

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BUS MAY EXHIBIT CONDITIONS OF STOP ARM ACTIVATED WHEN IGNITION IS ON, WINDSHIELD WIPERS SWEEP WHEN IGNITION SWITCH IS ON AND THEN OFF, AND BLOWN NUMBER 5 FUSE, AS RELATED TO BOD

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BLUE BIRD — VISION (2004–2007) — 8 vehicle combinations

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME BUSES A SAFETY ISSUE EXIST REGARDING THE INSTALLATION AND REPLACING OF POWER CABLE AND SHUNT BASE DUE TO BREAKAGE. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — A3FE, ALL AMERICAN D3 (2010) — 6 vehicle combinations

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

FAULT CODE 4293 OR 4294. BECOMES ACTIVE WITH ENGINE CALIBRATION UPDATES. THIS FAULT CODE CAN INADVERTENTLY BECOME ACTIVE, IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE ENGINE BRAKE LAMP FEATURE. ONLY APPLICABLE TO VEHICLES WITH 2010 CUMMINS 2010

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BLUE BIRD — BBCV, BCCV (2007–2010) — 18 vehicle combinations

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BLUE BIRD BUS: ON SOME BUSES, THE COOLANT SURGE TANK HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE AREA OF THE MOUNTING FLANGES. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — D3FE, D3RE (2010) — 2 vehicle combinations

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

BLUE BIRD: ON CERTAIN BUSES, WITH A NEW FRONT LEVER DESIGN, THE FRONT DOOR PANEL HAS MORE PRESSURE APPLIED WHILE IN CLOSED POSITION. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — ALL AMERICAN (2012)

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE DOOR GAS STRUTS OF THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WERE NOT BUILT (02/11 OR 03/11) ACCORDING TO ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS. GAS STRUTS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — D3RE (2010)

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BLUEBIRD: FAN DRIVE GEARBOX VENT VALVE SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR CLOGGING FROM ROAD DUST/DIRT EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS OR 2500 ENGINE HOURS. INCLUDING MODEL ALL AMERICAN D3RE REAR ENGINE. *JS

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BLUE BIRD — VISION (2009–2012) — 7 vehicle combinations

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

BLUE BIRD BUS: THE ELECTRIC DOOR DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR OUTWARD ELECTRIC OPENING ENTRANCE DOOR. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — A3FE, A3RE, D3FE, D3RE (2010–2013) — 4 vehicle combinations

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

BLUE BIRD: AN UPDATE REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF BLUE COOLANT TO PINK COOLANT FOR CUMMINS ENGINES. DECALS WILL BE FIXED NEAR DEAERATION TANK FILLER INSTALLED AT FACTORY AND NEAR FILL NECK FOR WARNINGS FOR TECHNICIANS. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — ALL AMERICAN (2011) — 2 vehicle combinations

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUS, WITH CUMMINS ENGINE, THE ENGINE TURBO HEAT MAY DEFORM THE POSITIVE STARTER CABLE BOOT. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — VISION (2006–2011) — 22 vehicle combinations

220000 SEATS

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, WITH TRACK MOUNTED MODULAR SEATS, A DECAL MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT TRACK SEATING INSTRUCTIONS. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — BBCV (2010) — 3 vehicle combinations

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, HYDRAULIC STEEL BRAKE LINE, CHASSIS FRAME AND/OR OTHER COMPONENTS, MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH EXHAUST PIPE SHIELD. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — VISION (2008–2011) — 8 vehicle combinations

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL LINES AND WIRING HARNESSES BE SECURED SEPARATELY AND NOT TOGETHER ABOVE AND OVER TRANSMISSION AND REAR SUSPENSION. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — ALL AMERICAN, D3RE (2010–2011) — 5 vehicle combinations

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, OVER ENGINE HEATER HOSE, NEAR TURBO, THE REFLECTIVE HEAT SHIELD INSULATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — ALL AMERICAN (2009–2011) — 6 vehicle combinations

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME MODEL YEAR BUSES, AN INCORRECT COMPRESSOR OIL TYPE INFORMATION MAY HAVE BEEN STAMPED ON BITZER A/C COMPRESSOR AIR CONDITIONER DATA PLATE. *PE

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BLUE BIRD — VISION (2009–2011) — 6 vehicle combinations

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STARTER MOUNTING BOLTS, ON THE FLANGE, IS TOO LARGE AND NOT SEATING PROPERLY WHICH CAUSES IT TO BE LOOSE AND HAVE STARTING PROBLEMS. *PE

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