Blue Bird Csre 1995
Model Csre made in 1995 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, steering and visibility.
Model 1995
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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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V036000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2714 | 03/23/1995 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/23/1995 | 03/01/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; linkages; arm; pitman.vehicle description: transit buses.note: if you have not received the replacement bolts within a reasonable time, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V023000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/01/1995 to 11/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 117 | 01/11/1996 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 01/01/1996 | 02/05/1996 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These vehicles could have a latch which scrapes an aluminum trim piece increasing the force required to open. this does not comply with fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: in the case of an emergency, an occupant may not be able to open the window to use as an emergency exit. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new cam lock plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual; glass; manual window cranks; fmvss no. 217. vehicle description: school and transit bus, forward and rear engine vehicles, equipped with rear center emergency window options 0177-00 and 3387-00. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized service 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. | |||||||||||||||