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1996 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

1996 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

interference between the hydraulic brake hoses or bleeder valves and the "reyco" air suspension components can occur causing failure of one of the hydraulic fittings.

Corrective Action

failure of the hydraulic fittings can cause a loss of brake fluid resulting in loss of brakes increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

1995 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

1995 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Consequence of Defect

the wheelbearing locknut and cotter pin were not installed on the front axle hubs. the can cause a gradual increase in wheel shimmy.

Corrective Action

this can result in increased difficulty in steering and, if uncorrected, separation of the wheel from the axle.

Recall Notes

repair kits will be furnished to owners and reimbursement for labor and materials will be made.

1994 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly.

1994 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

1994 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Consequence of Defect

the wheelbearing locknut and cotter pin were not installed on the front axle hubs. the can cause a gradual increase in wheel shimmy.

Corrective Action

this can result in increased difficulty in steering and, if uncorrected, separation of the wheel from the axle.

Recall Notes

repair kits will be furnished to owners and reimbursement for labor and materials will be made.

1993 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly.

1993 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.

1993 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1992 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1991 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly.

1991 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1990 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1989 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1988 Blue Bird Csfe

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

these plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.

Recall Notes

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.