1982 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1982 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
The 1982 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, STRUCTURE:BODY.
Recalls for the 1982 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1982 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, potentially affecting up to 62,311 vehicles.
Recall 96V112000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 11,222 vehicles affected
Defect: THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, FUEL SPILLAGE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: BLUE BIRD IS DISTRIBUTING MODIFICATION KITS WHICH INCLUDES NEW FASTENERS FOR OWNER OR DEALER INSTALLATION.
View full details →Recall 95V090000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 27,189 vehicles affected
Defect: PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence: WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION,THE INDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT INSERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SET SCREW TO THE METAL CLAMP WHICH RETAINS THE INTERMEDIATE HANDRAIL. A HIGH IMPACT MOLDED PLASTIC "CLAM SHELL" WILL BE PLACED OVER EACH END OF THE INTERMEDIATE HANDRAIL COMPLETELY COVERING THE CLAMP AND ELIMINATING ALL CATCH-POINTS....
View full details →Recall 93V032000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 21,000 vehicles affected
Defect: PASSENGERS CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence: WHEN A PASSENGER'S CLOTHING BECOMES CAUGHT IN THEHANDRAIL, AND THE BUS DRIVER CLOSES THE DOOR AND PUTS THE VEHICLE IN MOTION, THEINDIVIDUAL IS SUBJECT TO BEING DRAGGED BY THE BUS. THIS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUSINJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: REPLACE OR REPOSITION THE HANDRAILS TO STOP CLOTHING FROM BECOMING CAUGHT.
View full details →Recall 82V116000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 1,400 vehicles affected
Defect: AN IMPERFECTLY MACHINED PART MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF COUPLING IS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
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