2011 Blue Bird All American TSBs

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.

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)

Service Memorandum updates the model year range, engine models affected, and includes Tank Assembly information.

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.

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

ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, THE WABCO HYDRAULIC BRAKE MODULATOR MOTOR MAY CORRODE DUE TO MOTOR COVER FILLING UP WITH WATER. *PE

ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, OVER ENGINE HEATER HOSE, NEAR TURBO, THE REFLECTIVE HEAT SHIELD INSULATION MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. *PE

ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUS, WITH CUMMINS ENGINE, THE ENGINE TURBO HEAT MAY DEFORM THE POSITIVE STARTER CABLE BOOT. *PE

ON SOME MODEL YEAR BUSES WITH REAR ENGINE, THE SUPPORT BRACKET MAY FAIL ON THE CHARGE AIR COOLER TUBE. *PE

INFORMATION ON EXCESSIVE CYCLING OF ENGINE COOLING FAN AND SHUTTER AND HOW TO INSTALL THERMO SWITCHES FOR COOLING SYSTEM AND CHARGE AIR SYSTEM. *PE

THE COOLING SYSTEM ON THE BUSES BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND MONITORED TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION OF YOUR COOLING SYSTEM. *PE

for technical bus support requests.

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RADIATORS WILL BE INSPECTED AND/OR REPLACED, IF NEEDED, IF LEAK IS DETECTED. *PE

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service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.

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.

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REINFORCEMENT AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS IS PROVIDED. MODEL 2010-2015 ALL AMERICAN. *PE

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

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

FOR HUB AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY AND FRONT INSTALLATION. MODEL 2005-14 VISION, ALL-AMERICAN AND ACTIVITY. *PE

ON SOME MODEL YEAR BUSES, AN INCORRECT COMPRESSOR OIL TYPE INFORMATION MAY HAVE BEEN STAMPED ON BITZER A/C COMPRESSOR AIR CONDITIONER DATA PLATE. *PE