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1976 Blue Bird All Canadian School Bus Recall

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Active Safety 1976 Blue Bird All Canadian School Bus Recalls (6)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1976 Blue Bird All Canadian School Bus in Canada.

Ref #1978-148 Campaign : N/D
1979-11-07 165 units

Electrical

Issue Description

ELECTRICAL WIRING MAY BE CHAFED BY THE SHARP EDGE OR CORNER OF THE AMMETER SHUNT SHIELD LOCATED ON THE CHASSIS. CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION CAN RESULT IN A SHORT-CIRCUIT AND POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL FIRE. BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRITISH COLUMBIA BT75 SPECIFICATION AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE AIR LINE FROM THE RELAY VALVE TO THE TREADLE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN CORSSED WITH THE AIR LINE FROM THE R-8 MODULATOR VALVE. THESE LINES ARE CORSSED AT THE TREADLE VALVE. THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES SHOULD THE AIR SUPPLY BE DEPLETED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1979-184 Campaign : N/D
1979-11-07 75 units

Brakes

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B.C. BT75 SPEC.AIR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE AIR LINE FROM THE RELAY VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN CROSSED WITH THE AIR LINE FROM THE R-8 MODULATOR VALVE AT THE TREADLE VALVE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES SHOULD THE AIR SUPPLY BE DEPLETED

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1977-026 Campaign : N/D
1977-06-28 95 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

THE END OF THE FUEL TANK STRAP IS SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FAILURE. A STRAP FAILURE WILL ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO MOVE ON ITS BRACKETS BUT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NOT SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (fuel system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1976-122 Campaign : N/D
1976-11-05 105 units

Suspension

Issue Description

THE FORGED ALUMINUM FRONT AXLE HUBS HAVE A DESIGN DEFICIENCY IN THE BARREL BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS WHICH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE HUB FAILURE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1976-105 Campaign : N/D
1976-09-10 13 units

Brakes

Issue Description

POSSIBILITY THAT THE RELAY VALVES MAY HAVE PARTIALLY CURED DIAPHRAMS WHICH CAN CAUSE SPRING BRAKE APPLICATION AND BRAKE DRAG CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY SLOW DOWN.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1976-051 Campaign : N/D
1976-04-12 261 units

Suspension

Issue Description

BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL FORGED ALUMINUM FRONT AXLE TUBE. THE FORGED ALUMINUM FRONT AXLE TUBE MAY BE CRACKED IN THE AREA OF THE WHEEL MOUNTING FLANGE WHICH COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE HUB.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (suspension) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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