Blue Bird Csfe 1991
Model Csfe made in 1991 by Blue Bird got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, vehicle speed control.
Model 1991
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V136000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 01/01/1988 to 06/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 416 | 07/19/1995 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/26/1995 | 07/27/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; frame; members and body.vehicle description: forward engine transit buses with 132 wheelbase, bodymodels 2409 or 2504, equipped with air brakes.note: 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 1-912-825-2021. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V136000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/01/1991 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 7350 | 08/04/1994 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/19/1994 | 07/28/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9608. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||