Blue Bird Csfe 1994

Model Csfe made in 1994 by Blue Bird got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, structure and suspension.

Csfe year 1994

Recalls

Model 1994

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
SEATS
96V126001	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	from 09/01/1993 to 04/01/1996	V (Vehicle)	11371	07/15/1996	MFR	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	07/11/1996	07/25/1996
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
Notes	Owner notification began july 15, 1996.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 1-912-825-9608. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
94V086000	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	from 07/01/1993 to 03/01/1994	V (Vehicle)	681	06/13/1994	MFR	BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY	05/03/1994	05/20/1994
Defect Summary	The wheelbearing locknut and cotter pin were not installed on the front axle hubs. the can cause a gradual increase in wheel shimmy.
Consequence Summary	This can result in increased difficulty in steering and, if uncorrected, separation of the wheel from the axle.
Corrective Summary	Repair kits will be furnished to owners and reimbursement for labor and materials will be made.
Notes	System: suspension; i-beam; solid; front bearing.vehicle description: transit and school buses.note: if you have any questions concerning the repair kit and reimbursement plan for this defect, 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.
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.