Blue Bird Tcre 1994
Model Tcre made in 1994 by Blue Bird got 1 consumer complain there is 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . The car had one investigation (structure). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and suspension.
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V157000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 05/01/1991 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1500 | 09/20/1994 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 08/24/1994 | 09/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. the pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: rear engine transit busesnote: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-2021. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V089000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 11/01/1993 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 74 | 05/05/1994 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 05/10/1994 | 06/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Air brake supply lines are reversed at the brake treadle valve. this can cause the modulated spring brake feature on the rear axle brake to be inoperable. in the event the rear brake supply reservoir were lost, this could result in loss of brakes without proper function of the modulated spring brake action of the rear brake axle to stop the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of the secondary spring brake function could result in a vehicle accident if the primary air brakes fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Vehicle owners will be instructed to swap supply lines at the treadle valve to obtain the correct plumbing, and will be reimbursed for labor expenses. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; air systems; lines.vehicle description: transit buses; models tc2000 rear engine, q-bus, and commercial series.note: if you do not receive instructions on how to affect the needed correction to the air brake supply lines, or are not reimbursed for your labor expenses, please call blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9608. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | ||||||
| PE98035 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 06/08/1998 | 10/27/1998 | FRAME CROSS MEMBER FAILURE | ||
| Alleged that the frame cross member fatigues and fractures pinching fuel, power steering fluid, and air brake lines. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 09/07/1994 | |||
| The rear shock mount bracket snapped in half which caused the bracket to lay on the brake line. the dealer is aware of the problem with the bus. the dealer said this was not a problem. (2) other buses have experienced the same problem, vin # 1baahbsa7rf060655/1994 with 42,700 miles & 1baahbsaxsf065625/ 1995 with 26,994 miles. *ak | |||