Recall 95V136000: 1988–1996 Blue Bird TC2000 and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 26, 1995

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

416vehicles

Model years

1988–1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1988 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1989 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1990 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1991 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1992 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1993 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1994 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1995 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1996 Blue Bird Csfe0 complaints
• 1988 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints
• 1989 Blue Bird TC20001 complaints
• 1990 Blue Bird TC20001 complaints
• 1991 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints
• 1992 Blue Bird TC20001 complaints
• 1993 Blue Bird TC20002 complaints
• 1994 Blue Bird TC20009 complaints
• 1995 Blue Bird TC20007 complaints
• 1996 Blue Bird TC20003 complaints