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1988 Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus Recall

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Active Safety 1988 Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus Recalls (6)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1988 Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus in Canada.

Ref #1995-216 Campaign : R95AX
1995-12-06 1 839 units

Structure

Issue Description

NOTE: 1980-95 FORWARD CONTROL BUSES. PASSENGER CLOTHING (I.E. DRAWSTRINGS, BELTS) MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL AT THE STEPWELL WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. IF THE DRIVER WERE UNAWARE THAT THE CLOTHING HAD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL, HE OR SHE COULD CLOSE THE DOOR AND DRIVE OFF, THEREBY DRAGGING THE ENTANGLED PASSENGER. CORRECTION: MODIFICATION KITS WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENCLOSE IDENTIFIED CATCH POINTS ON THE HANDRAIL.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (structure) 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 #1993-072 Campaign : R93AB
1993-05-25 1 132 units

Structure

Issue Description

NOTE: 1980-92 FORWARD CONTROL VEHICLES. PASSENGER CLOTHING (I.E. DRAWSTRINGS, BELTS) MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL AT THE STEPWELL WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. IF THE DRIVER WERE UNAWARE THAT THE CLOTHING HAD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL, HE OR SHE COULD CLOSE THE DOOR AND DRIVE OFF, THEREBY DRAGGING THE ENTANGLED PASSENGER. CORRECTION: MODIFIED HANDRAILS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (structure) 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 #1991-121 Campaign : 1991-A
1991-08-28 209 units

Steering

Issue Description

THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT MAY LOOSEN THEREBY ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. CORRECTION: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT WILL BE RETORQUED WITH LOCTITE TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) 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 #1990-165 Campaign : 1990-D
1990-10-25 612 units

Electrical

Issue Description

AN UNDERSIZED CRIMP ON THE 16 GAUGE WIRE FROM THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO THE DIMMER SWITCH CREATES AN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND CAN CAUSE A SHORT IN THE HEADLIGHT WIRING SYSTEM. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTION. CORRECTION: 16 GAUGE WIRE TO DIMMER SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW 14 GAUGE WIRE WITH PROPERLY CRIMPED CONNECTIONS.

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 #1990-082 Campaign : 1990-C
1990-06-11 499 units

Steering

Issue Description

THE LOCK PINS IN THE STEERING WHEEL/HUB ASSEMBLY MAY SHEAR OFF, ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN ON THE HUB. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: A POSITIVE LOCKING HUB PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) 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 #1990-063 Campaign : 1990-A
1990-04-20 21 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 132" AND 146" WHEELBASE. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR MAY BECOME DISLODGED IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT RESULTING IN SOME LOSS OF FUEL. CORRECTION: FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR WILL BE RELOCATED.

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
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