1990-1996 Blue Bird Csfe, Blue Bird Stfe and others recall: frame and members
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 26, 1995. It covers about 416 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 416
- reported
- Jul 26, 1995
- owners notified
- Jul 19, 1995
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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 95V136000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1996 Blue Bird Csfe, Blue Bird Stfe and others frame and members?
Yes. Recall 95V136000, reported on July 26, 1995, covers about 416 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 95V136000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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