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1995 Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus Recall

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Active Safety 1995 Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1995 Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus in Canada.

Ref #2003-253 Campaign : R03GZ
2003-10-21 216 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the rear of the driver's platform to the body floor structure may have been omitted. Correction: The body structure joint at the rear of the driver's platform is to be inspected and any bolts found missing will be installed.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (seats and restraints) 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 #1998-056 Campaign : R98BU
1998-03-27 914 units

Fuel System

Issue Description

NOTE: FRONT AND REAR DIESEL ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES WITH OUTBOARD MOUNTED FUEL TANKS AND BARRIERS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 301 - FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY. VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE FUEL LEAKAGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD WHEN SUBJECTED TO A CRASH TEST. CORRECTION: FUEL TANK BARRIER MODIFICATION KITS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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 #1996-202 Campaign : R96BJ
1996-12-17 20 units

Brakes

Issue Description

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REYCO REAR SUSPENSION. THE REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC HOSE AND/OR BLEEDER VALVES MAY FAIL AS A RESULT OF INTERFERENCE WITH THE REYCO SUSPENSION WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ON THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM DUE TO LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. CORRECTION: HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES AND REYCO SUSPENSION WILL BE MODIFIED BY INSTALLING NEW HYDRAULIC BRAKE ANCHOR PLATES, BRAKE HOSES AND HOSE BRACKETS.

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 #1995-222 Campaign : R95AY
1995-12-12 415 units

Structure

Issue Description

NOTE: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OUTWARD OPENING DOORS. PASSENGER COATS, BOOKS, DRAWSTRINGS OR BELTS MAY BECOME ENTANGLED AT THE HANDRAIL FLOOR LINE BRACE 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: A REPLACEMENT HANDRAIL FLOOR LINE BRACE WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL AFFECTED BUSES.

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 #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
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