2011 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.

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)

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.

SIDES OF ENGINE MOUNT CROSSMEMBER. MODEL 2011-2014 VISION. *PE

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

for technical bus support requests.

INSPECTED, AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITH NEW SURGE TANKS, IF CRACKS ARE DETECTED. MODEL 2011-2014 BBCV VISION. *PE

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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

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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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

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, WHEN HEAVY DUTY FANS START ON HIGH SPEED SETTING, THE FIVE AMP FUSES CAPACITY MAY BE EXCEEDED. *PE

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

THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE INTERLOCK ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VISION BUSES MAY HAD INSTALLED THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION INCORRECTLY WHICH COULD LEAD TO CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPING PREMATURELY. *PE

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

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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

Buses were built buses with ACTIA instrument clusters from the 2011 year model until the 2018 year models. Note we replaced ACTIA with a new supplier AMETEK. AMETEK instrument clusters implemented 06/05/2017 with feature 40280-14.

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

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, WITH TRACK MOUNTED MODULAR SEATS, A DECAL MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT TRACK SEATING INSTRUCTIONS. *PE