Recall 95V136000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 1988-1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 416 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 95V136000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 416 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1988 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1988 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1989 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1989 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1989 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1990 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1990 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1990 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1991 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1991 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1991 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1992 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1992 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1992 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1993 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1993 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1994 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1994 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1994 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1995 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1995 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1995 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1996 BLUE BIRD STFE, 1996 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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