http://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/blue_bird/q-busThe latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationThu, 02 May 2024 01:56:23 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotiveCERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2005 ALL AMERICAN, COMMERCIAL SERIES, AND Q-BUS SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1 CNG ENGINES. THE SUBJECT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH THE JOHN DEERE ENGINES MAY SURGE INAPPROPRIATELY DUE TO ERRACTIC OPERATION OF THE AIR THROTTLE IF THE ENGINE IS TAKEN FROM FULL TO ZERO LOAD.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000021909000205872000000294/recall.aspxThu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2005 ALL AMERICAN, COMMERCIAL SERIES, AND Q-BUS SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1 CNG ENGINES. THE SUBJECT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH THE JOHN DEERE ENGINES MAY SURGE INAPPROPRIATELY DUE TO ERRACTIC OPERATION OF THE AIR THROTTLE IF THE ENGINE IS TAKEN FROM FULL TO ZERO LOAD.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000021909000205873000000294/recall.aspxThu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMTCERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2005 ALL AMERICAN, COMMERCIAL SERIES, AND Q-BUS SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JOHN DEERE 8.1 CNG ENGINES. THE SUBJECT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH THE JOHN DEERE ENGINES MAY SURGE INAPPROPRIATELY DUE TO ERRACTIC OPERATION OF THE AIR THROTTLE IF THE ENGINE IS TAKEN FROM FULL TO ZERO LOAD.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000021909000205874000000294/recall.aspxThu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000014583000091904000000022/recall.aspxFri, 02 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000014583000083760000000022/recall.aspxFri, 02 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000014583000080733000000022/recall.aspxFri, 02 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000014433000096758000000104/recall.aspxFri, 05 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. INSUFFICIENT TORQUE ON THE ARVIN-MERITOR AIR BRAKE CHAMBER MOUNTING NUTS CAN ALLOW THE NUTS TO LOOSEN OVER TIME.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000014433000091904000000104/recall.aspxFri, 05 Oct 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000013573000091904000000207/recall.aspxMon, 11 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000013573000083760000000207/recall.aspxMon, 11 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000013573000080733000000207/recall.aspxMon, 11 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000013573000077951000000207/recall.aspxMon, 11 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000013573000074282000000207/recall.aspxMon, 11 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000013573000072748000000207/recall.aspxMon, 11 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION SPICER J230 REAR AXLE, SPRING SUSPENSION, AND CREWSON BRUNNER AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE CREWSON BRUNNER SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS A U-BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET WHEN A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED. THE COMBINATION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL EXTENSION OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000012855000091904000000099/recall.aspxFri, 23 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A COMBINATION SPICER J230 REAR AXLE, SPRING SUSPENSION, AND CREWSON BRUNNER AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS. THE CREWSON BRUNNER SLACK ADJUSTER CONTACTS A U-BOLT MOUNTING BRACKET WHEN A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED COMPONENTS ARE INSTALLED. THE COMBINATION DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL EXTENSION OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000012855000083760000000099/recall.aspxFri, 23 Feb 2001 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC ENGINES AND FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000011314000083760000000295/recall.aspxThu, 17 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC ENGINES AND FELSTED ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS. THE RETURN SPRINGS CAN BREAK ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDALS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH STAINLESS STEEL OR ELECTROPLATED MUSIC WIRE RETURN SPRINGS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000011314000080733000000295/recall.aspxThu, 17 Aug 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000010807000083760000000089/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000010807000080733000000089/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000010807000077951000000089/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000010807000074282000000089/recall.aspxMon, 12 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKE TREADLE VALVE AIR LINES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000010170000083760000000097/recall.aspxTue, 22 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKE TREADLE VALVE AIR LINES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000010170000080733000000097/recall.aspxTue, 22 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY BRAKE TREADLE VALVE AIR LINES WERE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AT THE BENDIX R12DC RELAY VALVE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000010170000077951000000097/recall.aspxTue, 22 Feb 2000 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT FORWARD AND REAR ENGINE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB AND ISC ENGINES. THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE GRID HEATER CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE ENGINE AND WEAR THROUGH CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE GRID HEATER POWER SUPPLY. THE SHORT CAUSES THE FUSIBLE LINK TO FAIL.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000008924000077951000000208/recall.aspxMon, 14 Dec 1998 00:00:00 GMTVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ISRINGHAUSEN SEATS IN THE DRIVER'S POSITION. TWO WELDS LOCATED ON THE BACK REST ADJUSTMENT SIDE OF THE SEAT FRAME DID NOT MEET THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000008271000072748000000318/recall.aspxFri, 02 May 1997 00:00:00 GMTOVERSIZED ROTORS WERE INSTALLED IN THE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS IN THESE BUSES.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000007993000072748000000171/recall.aspxWed, 09 Oct 1996 00:00:00 GMTQUENCH CRACKS OCCURRED IN THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT DURING THE BOLT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, CAUSING A WEAKNESS IN THESE BOLTS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000007308000016602000000015/recall.aspxThu, 23 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMTQUENCH CRACKS OCCURRED IN THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT DURING THE BOLT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, CAUSING A WEAKNESS IN THESE BOLTS.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000007308000016601000000015/recall.aspxThu, 23 Feb 1995 00:00:00 GMTAN INCORRECT SIZE BRAKE CHAMBER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WHICH COULD AFFECT THE BRAKE BALANCE AND STOPPING DISTANCE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000006975000015407000000104/recall.aspxFri, 21 Jan 1994 00:00:00 GMTAN INCORRECT SIZE BRAKE CHAMBER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AND/OR REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WHICH COULD AFFECT THE BRAKE BALANCE AND STOPPING DISTANCE.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000006975000015406000000104/recall.aspxFri, 21 Jan 1994 00:00:00 GMTTHE HYDRAULIC HOSES WHICH INTERCONNECT WITH THE HYDRAULIC PUMP, HYDRAULIC RADIATOR FAN MOTOR AND POWER STEERING GEAR HAVE AN UNDERSIZED WIRE MESH CORE WHICH RESULTS IN AN IMPROPER HOSE END CRIMP. THE IMPROPER CRIMP CAN CAUSE A LEAK, EMPTYING THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIR, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000006866000015407000000013/recall.aspxMon, 06 Dec 1993 00:00:00 GMTTHE FRONT BRAKE AIR LINES ARE INCORRECTLY ROUTED THROUGH THE PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE AT THE AUXILIARY WET TANK. THIS RESULTS IN LACK OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE AUXILIARY WET TANK DROPS BELOW 65 P.S.I., RESULTING IN INOPERABLE FRONT BRAKES.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000006733000015407000000087/recall.aspxMon, 17 May 1993 00:00:00 GMTTHE FRONT BRAKE AIR LINES ARE INCORRECTLY ROUTED THROUGH THE PRESSURE PROTECTION VALVE AT THE AUXILIARY WET TANK. THIS RESULTS IN LACK OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE AUXILIARY WET TANK DROPS BELOW 65 P.S.I., RESULTING IN INOPERABLE FRONT BRAKES.http://www.arfc.org/rvs/blue_bird/q-bus/recalls/000006733000015406000000087/recall.aspxMon, 17 May 1993 00:00:00 GMT