2015 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)

To correct this it is necessary to replace both existing rear axle flange gaskets with new gaskets.

School Buses manufactured from November 15, 2013 through August 3, 2016 and certain model year 2015-2017 Vision and All American Non-School Buses manufactured from July 20, 2014 through May 21, 2016 equipped with optional Air Disc Brakes will require replacement of both existing rear axle shaft flange gasket with a new gasket. The new rear axle shaft flange gasket reduces the possibility for oil leaking between the axle shaft and hub. Note: Service Bulletin Campaign S16YU replaces S16YN.

oil and filter replacement, in all Driver?s Handbooks and Service Manuals for 2015 and 2016 Vision, Forward Engine All American, and TX4 products with Cummins ISB 6.7 Diesel engine.

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

Bird Visions and All Americans School and Non-School units equipped with optional Air Disc Brakes manufactured from November 15, 2013, through February 17, 2016, will require replacement of the existing rear axle flange nuts with a new non-locking nut and star washer. The new rear axle shaft nuts reduces the possibility for oil leaking between the axle shaft and hub.

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.

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

for technical bus support requests.

Additionally, the wiring harness (PN 10023917) connected to the relay base should be inspected for any sign of damage and replaced, if necessary. Blue Bird will provide parts at no cost and will reimburse the repair time in accordance with the information presented below. Affected Units: This service bulletin includes: Certain model year 2015-2021 Vision School Buses manufactured from August 5, 2014 through September 11, 2019. Certain model year 2016-2021 All American School Buses manufactured from May 8, 2015 through September 8, 2019. Certain model year 2016-2021 Vision Non-school Buses manufactured November 20, 2014 through August 10, 2019. Certain model year 2015-2020 All American Non-school Buses manufactured September 15, 2014 through September 7, 2019. A separate printout is included which lists all of your buses that are affected by this service bulletin

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

Models Affected: All 2015 Model Year with Pushout Sash Windows. Date Range: 09/19/2013 through current, as of 02/11/16.

10045705 - Kit, Actuator, Entrance Door, Electric, Service Only for electric operated entrance doors. Date Range: 09/19/2013 through 03/08/2017

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.

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