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Network/ Canada/ Blue Bird/ 2002018

Blue Bird · Canada · High

Blue Bird Commercial Series Transit Bus, All American Non-School Bus +3 more: Suspension

Affects Blue Bird Commercial Series Transit Bus, All American Non-School Bus, All American School Bus, TC/2000 Non-School Bus, TC/2000 School Bus · 1999–2002 — about 76 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain buses equipped with Hendrickson rear air suspension. Inadequate tightening of the 5/8" bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs. Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the 5/8" grade 8-hanger bolts. In addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational