1981 Blue Bird All American
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1981 Blue Bird All American. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1981 Blue Bird All American. Newest first.
These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity."
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Blue bird IS distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation.
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual IS subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will install a set screw to the metal clamp which retains the intermediate handrail. A high impact molded plastic "clam shell" will be placed over each end of the intermediate handrail completely covering the clamp and eliminating all catch-points. the flange of the existing floor line bracket will be crimped securing the vertical section of the primary tublar handrail at the floor line.
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual IS subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
Due to substandard rubber products used in producing spring brake hoses installed on certain vehicles, the hose could rupture causing the loss of service brakes on the affected front wheel.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will supply two hoses, with instructions, for replacement by owner. Labor charges will be reimbursed.
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