Blue Bird Frame And Members Recall 95V136000 (416 Vehicles)

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.

Contacts

System: structure; frame; members and body. Vehicle description: forward engine transit buses with 132" wheelbase, bodymodels 2409 or 2504, equipped with air brakes. Note: 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 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V136000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1988 Blue Bird Csfe	0	1	B
1989 Blue Bird Csfe	0	1	B
1990 Blue Bird Csfe	0	1	B
1991 Blue Bird Csfe	0	2	C
1992 Blue Bird Csfe	0	1	B
1993 Blue Bird Csfe	0	4	F
1994 Blue Bird Csfe	0	4	F
1995 Blue Bird Csfe	0	3	D
1996 Blue Bird Csfe	0	2	C
1988 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1989 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1990 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1991 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1992 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1993 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1994 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1995 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1996 Blue Bird Stfe	0	1	C
1988 Blue Bird TC2000	0	11	C
1989 Blue Bird TC2000	1	14	C
1990 Blue Bird TC2000	1	13	C
1991 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C
1992 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C
1993 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C
1994 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C
1995 Blue Bird TC2000	0	18	D
1996 Blue Bird TC2000	0	14	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1988 Blue Bird TC2000

1989 Blue Bird TC2000

1990 Blue Bird TC2000

1991 Blue Bird TC2000

1992 Blue Bird TC2000

1993 Blue Bird TC2000

1994 Blue Bird TC2000

1995 Blue Bird TC2000

1996 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 95V136000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 95V136000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 95V136000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 26, 1995. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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