1984 Blue Bird All American
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1984 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 1984 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.
Under extreme conditions, one or both rear brake drums may unexpectedly crack, creating an unbalanced braking condition.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Defective brake drums will be replaced, and any labor, and shipping/handling expenses will be reimbursed by the manufacturer.
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