Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
DOR-K2T5D-01
This SKU is a DEF Injector. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the sealing. The injector sealing may have an issue which will cause a slow leak. A slow leak of the DEF Injector can lead to crystal formation which can cause aftertreatment related fault codes and ECU driven engine derating.
SU1901
Models Affected: 2010 thru 2021 All American Subject: This update provides information on the new surge tank fill necks for All American Instructions: There is a new kit available from Part Sales; 10066291 - Kit, Neck, Surge Tank. This kit is available for use with the All American & TX4 surge tanks. Remove and discard existing neck from tank Install new neck using items in Kit 10066291 Kit, Neck, Surge Tank
SM1904
SM1904: New Ametek Parts & Software New Ametek instrument cluster part numbers and software now listed on the Blue Bird Dealer Vantage website. Also listed is a new Ametek gateway module and applicable software. New Ametek gateway module is only applicable to the Ford Gasoline Vision. Revisions have been made to Ametek instrument cluster software that improve or addresses items noted below. Improved fuel level dampening (only affects diesel fuel systems) Average fuel economy not displaying accurately (only affects diesel fuel systems) High or fast idle set up process on service part replacements (only affects service mode set up) Park brake indicator flashes and audible beep sounds when multiplex module goes in sleep mode (only affects certain Actia to Ametek service part replacements)
SM1905
SM1905: Blue Bird Vantage Dash Fault Codes Website Blue Bird Vantage "Dash Fault Codes" website page has been updated to include additional new fault codes for all applicable system types (brake, engine, and transmission). Also, "Powertrain, Ford" has been added to the drop-down tab as a system type selection. "Powertrain Ford" system type is used to identify both Ford engine and transmission fault codes.
SU1702
The intent of SU1702 is to provide service part replacement instructions for our new Ametek instrument cluster. The new cluster will be in full production beginning June 5, 2017. During the time between now and June 5, 2017 Blue Bird will be building some pilot units with the new cluster. Until full implementation Feature 40280 -14 will be added to pilot units. The new Ametek instrument clusters will also be used as a direct service part replacement for older Actia instrument clusters.
SM1608
New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center for technical bus support requests.
SM1304
Gen 4 Analog DEF Level Sensor Troubleshooting: Original Date of Issue: February 25, 2013 Revision: July 5, 2016 The Service Memorandum updates the model year range, engine models affected, and includes Tank Assembly information.
SU1603
ACTIA Instrument Cluster Replacement: Instructions for ACTIA Instrument Cluster Replacement features.
S16YJ
Service Bulletin: Rear Engine Exhaust Cables: Certain 2011 through 2017 model year Blue Bird All American Rear Engine school and non-school buses manufactured from June 5, 2010 through December 8, 2015, and equipped with optional Cummins diesel engines may experience failure of the 5.50? rear engine exhaust support cables. Instructions are provided for Service Bulletin S16YJ, Rear Engine Exhaust Cables.
SM1601
Blue 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.
SU-1503
BLUE BIRD: CORRECT INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR THE FRONT HUB TORQUE SPECIFICATION, NOT FOUND IN MANUALS FOR CERTAIN BUSES FOR HUB AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND FRONT INSTALLATION. MODEL 2005-14 VISION, ALL-AMERICAN AND ACTIVITY. *PE
S14XP
BLUE BIRD: THE STANDARD PEDESTAL DRIVERS SEAT COULD WEAKEN IF EXPOSED TO EXTREME INPUT LOADS FROM HARSH ROAD CONDITIONS. *LJ
SB-S-14XG
BLUE BIRD: WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED, POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR REINFORCEMENT AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS IS PROVIDED. MODEL 2010-2015 ALL AMERICAN. *PE
S-13-WP
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE REAR ENGINE RADIATOR SURGE TANK WILL CRACK AND SHOULD BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITH A NEW SURGE TANK, IF CRACKS ARE DETECTED. MODEL 2011-2013 A3. *PE
SB-S13-WL
BLUE BIRD: THE TRACK MOUNTED SEATING DECAL INSTRUCTIONS, ON SOME BUSES, MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, INCORRECTLY. MODELS 2012-2014 ALL AMERICAN, VISION. *PE
SU-1307
BLUE BIRD: A NEW BRACKET DESIGN TO AID IN PREVENTION OF WATER DAMAGE TO NEW BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) ANGLE, IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR CERTAIN MODEL OF BUSES, AND INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED FOR BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) BRACKET INSTALLATION. MODELS 2010-2014 VISION, ALL AMERICAN. *PE
SU-1315
BLUE BIRD (CUMMINS): UPDATED INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING THE FLEETGUARD FLEETCOOL EX COOLANT TO BE USED IN BLUE BIRD BUSES WITH CUMMINS ENGINE AND DECALS ON OR NEAR DEAERATION TANK FILLER TO STATE THE TYPE OF COOLANT FACTORY HAD INSTALLED. MODEL VISION, ALL AMERICAN. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-S-13-WJ
BLUE BIRD BUS: ON SOME BUSES, THE JB RADIATORS ARE LEAKING AND TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS, ALL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH JB RADIATORS WILL BE INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED, IF NEEDED, IF LEAK IS DETECTED. *PE
BB-S-13-WC
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AT MOUNTING LOCATIONS OF REAR AIR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER, FATIGUE CRACKS MAY HAVE DEVELOPED AND WOULD NEED TO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF REQUIRED. MODELS 2012-2014 ALL AMERICANS, VISIONS. *PE
SB-S-12TY
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE PULLEY FOR THE FAN DRIVE IS MISSING SET SCREW AND IT FAILED TO BE INSTALLED. *PE
S12-TV
BLUE BIRD: THE SUBJECT BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A SLEEPING CHILD CHECK FIGURE FEATURE WHICH MAY NOT 'ARM' AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA. *JS
SB-S-12TT
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE DOOR GAS STRUTS OF THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WERE NOT BUILT (02/11 OR 03/11) ACCORDING TO ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS. GAS STRUTS NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *PE
SU-S-0706
BLUE BIRD: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING MAINTENANCE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM SEAT FLOOR TRACKS. *PE
SB-S-70-LJ
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION ON EXCESSIVE CYCLING OF ENGINE COOLING FAN AND SHUTTER AND HOW TO INSTALL THERMO SWITCHES FOR COOLING SYSTEM AND CHARGE AIR SYSTEM. *PE
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.