Vehicle recall 01V338000 · November 2, 2001
Blue Bird All American, Commercial Series and 2 more models
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V338000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 2, 2001
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R01FL
- Owner notification
- January 18, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,692
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
- Blue Bird Commercial Series (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
- Blue Bird Q-Bus (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
- Blue Bird TC2000 (1999-2001): 2001, 2000, 1999
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