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2010 Blue Bird Vision TSBs

22 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Engine

9 bulletins
10201696

SM1905: Blue Bird Vantage Dash Fault Codes Website Blue Bird Vantage "Dash Fault Codes" website page has been updated...

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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.

10043414

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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

10043406

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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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

10043403

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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

10043401

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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

10043400

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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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

10043388

BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR BUSES, WHEN IGNITION IS OFF AND FUEL FILL DOOR IS OPEN, THE ENGINE WOULD CONTINUE TO RUN. *PE

10043209

BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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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

10032764

BLUE BIRD BUS: RE-ISSUE SERVICE UPDATE ENGINE COOLANTS.

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

Other

2 bulletins
10128907

New Blue Bird Support Center - Technical Bus Support: Dealer memo to announce the new on-line Blue Bird Support Center...

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for technical bus support requests.

10043251

BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

2 bulletins
10128588

Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the...

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

10043190

BLUE BIRD: INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING MAINTENANCE FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM SEAT FLOOR TRACKS.

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*PE

Steering

2 bulletins
10044143

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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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

10043253

BLUE BIRD: FOR SOME MODEL YEAR BUSES, FRONT AXLES UNDERGONE SEVERAL CHANGES REGARDING TIE RODS NOT BEING INTERCHANGEABLE...

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WHEN REPLACEMENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED. *PE

Body & Paint

2 bulletins
10043392

BLUE BIRD BUS: THE ELECTRIC DOOR DRIVE PLATE ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN UPDATED FOR OUTWARD ELECTRIC OPENING ENTRANCE DOOR.

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*PE

10043225

BLUE BIRD: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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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

Brakes

1 bulletin
10058965

BLUE BIRD: CORRECT INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR THE FRONT HUB TORQUE SPECIFICATION, NOT FOUND IN MANUALS FOR CERTAIN BUSES...

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

Fuel System

1 bulletin
10044459

BLUE BIRD: CLICK DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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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

Electrical

1 bulletin
10043416

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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

Transmission

1 bulletin
10043411

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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

Lighting

1 bulletin
10043407

BLUE BIRD BUS: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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