Drill hole plug corroded while driver was using wc lift to load children at local business resulting in complete loss of brakes and steering. bus was at rest students were than evacuated and transported in different bus. this bus IS used everyday, with no warning of the condition.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10183892Ford Valve Cover Inspection for Hose Routing
10128907New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
10128588Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
10043402Blue bird bus: on some buses, the coolant surge tank has developed cracks in the area of the mounting flanges.
10043398Blue bird bus: see document search button for owner letter. The low horsepower engines muffler or diesel particulate filter (dpf), was installed, instead, on buses with high horsepower engines.
10043253Blue bird: for some model year buses, front axles undergone several changes regarding tie rods not being interchangeable when replacement service IS required.
10043231Blue bird: see document search button for owner letter. Tie rods are interchangeable. Must be inspected for correct part number and thread engagement in cross tube if replaced.
10031944Bluebird: surge tank kits. Cracking has occurred in the coolant surge tank, in the area of its mounting flanges. No model years listed. Pe
Every Blue Bird Bbcv model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.