Blue Bird Csfe recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Blue Bird Csfe, covering 19,850 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Blue Bird Csfe recalls by model year
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Interference between the hydraulic brake hoses or bleeder valves and the "reyco" air suspension components can occur causing failure of one of the hydraulic fittings.
- Risk
- Failure of the hydraulic fittings can cause a loss of brake fluid resulting in loss of brakes increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recall number 96V132000 · Recall details
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum "routemaster" seat. Blue bird option 2821 or 2824. The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable column support.
- Risk
- The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Recall number 96V126001 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- These units are equipped with a counter weight assembly made up of 300 pounds of 1/4" plate steel welded together and bolted between the frame rails in the rear overhang just forward of the rear bumper. Some of the welds have broken due to insufficient welds, corrosion, or ice expansion.
- Risk
- These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a mechanical retaining device which clamps the plates together and fastened with threaded fasteners. Bus owners will have the option of repairing their own vehicles.
Recall number 95V136000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The hand throttle cable passes through the accelerator rod assembly at an angle that wears a groove in the rod, which is located under the accelerator pedal. The cable can become wedged in the groove worn into the rod and cause the accelerator to stick in an open position.
- Risk
- This can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly.
Recall number 94V136000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
- What is wrong
- The wheelbearing locknut and cotter pin were not installed on the front axle hubs. The can cause a gradual increase in wheel shimmy.
- Risk
- This can result in increased difficulty in steering and, if uncorrected, separation of the wheel from the axle.
- Remedy
- Repair kits will be furnished to owners and reimbursement for labor and materials will be made.
Recall number 94V086000 · Recall details
Questions about the Blue Bird Csfe recalls
How do I check if my Blue Bird Csfe has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Blue Bird Csfe have?
5, covering service brakes, hydraulic, seats and structure.
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