2009 Blue Bird Vision 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.

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, ENGINE COOLANT MAY LEAK, DUE TO LOW COOLANT SENSOR, FROM SURGE TANK TO ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTOR AND WICK, THROUGH TO ENGINE ECM AND OTHER COMPONENTS, FROM HARNESS. *PE

ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PROPANE ENGINES, A BATTERY DRAIN MIGHT OCCUR OVER TIME, WHEN ENGINE IS NOT BEING OPERATED. *PE

ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, THE HEAT SHIELDS HAS BEEN ELIMINATED AND MAY CAUSE THE KNOCK SENSOR TO FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. *PE

THE ENGINE COOLANT AND/OR TRANSMISSION MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED DUE TO HIGH PRESSURE CYCLING OF INTERNAL TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER OF RADIATOR ASSEMBLY BECOMING FATIGUE. *PE

IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH ENGINE EXHAUST DOWN PIPE. *PE

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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

THE POSITIVE JUMPER CABLE IS ROUTED INCORRECTLY. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE SHUTDOWN AFTER INITIAL START UP. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION THE JUMPER CABLE SHOULD BE MOVED FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER STUD TO THE CHASSIS POWER STUD. *PE

STARTER MOUNTING BOLTS, ON THE FLANGE, IS TOO LARGE AND NOT SEATING PROPERLY WHICH CAUSES IT TO BE LOOSE AND HAVE STARTING PROBLEMS. *PE

ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, THE WRONG DISCONNECT STUD(S) SWITCH MAY BE CONNECTED TO BATTERY DISCONNECT JUMPER CABLE SWITCH. *PE

SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLE EXPERIENCE SHUTTING DOWN AFTER STARTING UP DUE TO POSITIVE JUMPER CABLE BEING INCORRECTLY ROUTED TO ELECTRICAL POWER STUD INSTEAD OF CHASSIS POWER STUD. *PE

for technical bus support requests.

ON MODEL YEAR BUSES, THE BICYCLE CRANK ARM, IN WIPER ASSEMBLY, MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO DESIGN BEING OUT OF SPECIFICATION. *PE

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

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DUE TO CLAMPS NOT BEING TORQUED TO PROPER SPECIFICATION, CLAMPS FOR POWER STEERING HOUSE MAY LEAK. MODEL YEARS 2009-2013. *PE

WHEN REPLACEMENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED. *PE

INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL LINES AND WIRING HARNESSES BE SECURED SEPARATELY AND NOT TOGETHER ABOVE AND OVER TRANSMISSION AND REAR SUSPENSION. *PE

ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, THE FAN BLADE WAS INSTALLED TO THE FAN CLUTCH WITH INCORRECT LENGTH BOLTS AND/OR SPACERS, WHICH MAY SEPARATE FROM CLUTCH AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO BLADE. *PE

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ON SOME BUSES, A GUARD WAS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE SNAGGING OF BAG STRAPS AND JACKET POCKETS ON AIR POWER ENTRANCE DOORS' EMERGENCY RELEASE LEVER. *PE

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

BREAKAWAY ADAPTER FAILS TO MEET NFPA 58 REQUIREMENTS FOR 90 DEGREE ZINC. THE NEW STEEL FITTING AND BREAKAWAY ADAPTER WOULD REPLACE EXISTING 90 DEGREE ZINC FITTING. *PE

ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, WITH TRACK MOUNTED MODULAR SEATS, A DECAL MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT TRACK SEATING INSTRUCTIONS. *PE

SOME MODEL YEAR BUSSES MAY HAVE INCORRECTLY ROUTED GRID HEATER POWER SUPPLY CABLE, THAT MAY NEED TO BE RELOCATED TO CHASSIS POWER STUD IF ON ELECTRONIC POWER STUD. *PE