- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Failure of the hydraulic fittings can cause a loss of brake fluid resulting in loss of brakes increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Vehicle safety record
1995 Blue Bird Csfe Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1995 Blue Bird Csfe have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in July 1996 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Csfe year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1995 Blue Bird Csfe recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair these pedestals with a newly designed pedestal bracket kit.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.
- The fix
- 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.
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No complaints about the 1995 Blue Bird Csfe yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Blue Bird Csfe: every year compared
All Csfe years1995 Blue Bird Csfe vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Blue Bird Csfe | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1995 Blue Bird Blue Bird | 5 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 Blue Bird BMC | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1995 Blue Bird Buses | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1995 Blue Bird Csfe
Does the 1995 Blue Bird Csfe have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1995 Blue Bird Csfe: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (July 1996); seats (July 1996); frame and members (July 1995). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1995 Blue Bird Csfe had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1995 Blue Bird Csfe a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Blue Bird Csfe year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1995 Blue Bird Csfe has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data