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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 01V338📅 Nov 5, 2001

2000–2001 Blue Bird ALL American & 2000–2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series + 2 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. Inadequate tightening of the 5/8" bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs.

💥 The risk

Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the 5/8" grade 8-HANGER bolts. In addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. Owner notification began january 18, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V338000
Manufacturer recall #
R01FL
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,692
Component
SUSPENSION
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 18, 2002
Built
Sep 9, 1998 – Oct 11, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V338 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V338?

2000–2001 Blue Bird ALL American & 2000–2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series + 2 more. 2,692 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.