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.
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.
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.
SM1602
Dealer Memo on ACTIA Instrument Cluster Updates, Enhancements SM1602 is applicable to buses originally built with ACTIA instrument clusters. Buses were built buses with ACTIA instrument clusters from the 2011 year model until the 2018 year models. Note we replaced ACTIA with a new supplier AMETEK. AMETEK instrument clusters implemented 06/05/2017 with feature 40280-14.
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
SB-S14XL
BLUE BIRD: THE CHASSIS FRAME BRACKET ASSEMBLY MAY BREAK DUE TO UPPER MOUNTING CAPSCREWS AND LOWER STUDS RETAINING BOTH SIDES OF ENGINE MOUNT CROSSMEMBER. MODEL 2011-2014 VISION. *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-WH
BLUE BIRD BUS: CERTAIN BUSES ARE EXPERIENCING HIGHER THAN EXPECTED CRACKS IN SURGE TANKS AND NEED TO BE ADDRESSED, INSPECTED, AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITH NEW SURGE TANKS, IF CRACKS ARE DETECTED. MODEL 2011-2014 BBCV VISION. *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-12VC
BLUE BIRD: CLICK DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. BREAKAWAY ADAPTER FAILS TO MEET NFPA 58 REQUIREMENTS FOR 90 DEGREE ZINC. THE NEW STEEL FITTING AND BREAKAWAY ADAPTER WOULD REPLACE EXISTING 90 DEGREE ZINC FITTING. *PE
SB-S-12-TZ
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE INTERLOCK ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VISION BUSES MAY HAD INSTALLED THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD LEAD TO CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING PREMATURELY. *PE
SB-S-12TX
BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO CLAMPS NOT BEING TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATION, CLAMPS FOR POWER STEERING HOUSE MAY LEAK. MODEL YEARS 2009-2013. *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-1005
BLUE BIRD BUS: THE ELECTRIC DOOR DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR OUTWARD ELECTRIC OPENING ENTRANCE DOOR. *PE
SU-S-0706
BLUE BIRD: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING MAINTENANCE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM SEAT FLOOR TRACKS. *PE
SU-S-0705
BLUE BIRD: FOR SOME MODEL YEAR BUSES, FRONT AXLES UNDERGONE SEVERAL CHANGES REGARDING TIE RODS NOT BEING INTERCHANGEABLE WHEN REPLACEMENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED. *PE
SB-S-07-LM
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON MODEL YEAR BUSES, THE BICYCLE CRANK ARM, IN WIPER ASSEMBLY, MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO DESIGN BEING OUT OF SPECIFICATION. *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
SB-S-06-KH
BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME BUSES, A GUARD WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE SNAGGING OF BAG STRAPS AND JACKET POCKETS ON AIR POWER ENTRANCE DOORS' EMERGENCY RELEASE LEVER. *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.