Date: 2002-09-19. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX PURAGUARD DL DISCHARGE LINE OIL COALESCING AIR FILTER, THE OIL COLLECTED IN THE FILTER CAN BE EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES IN THE DISCHARGE LINE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT EXCEED THE IGNITION POINT OF THE OIL.
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS CAN PROMOTE THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE FILTER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PURAGUARD DL UNIT WITH A NEW AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
3 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
EQUIPMENT
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
10128907
Date: 2016-12-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
10128588
Date: 2016-01-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
10044287
Date: 2012-06-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
BLUE BIRD: PROCEDURE UPDATE INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER RESISTORS ON ALL MODELS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
Notes on this record
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.