NHTSA Recall 01V338000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V338000; Date: Nov. 2, 2001
Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Blue Bird All American; 2000 Blue Bird All American; 2001 Blue Bird All American; 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series; 2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series; 2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series; 1999 Blue Bird Q-bus; 2000 Blue Bird Q-bus; 2001 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1999 Blue Bird TC2000; 2000 Blue Bird TC2000; 2001 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 2,692
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 18, 2002
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