1995 BLUE BIRD BMC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC
The 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC, potentially affecting up to 379 vehicles.
Recall 98V167002 — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
| 379 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEMS, MODEL 431-3 ZONE WITH ENGINE LOOP. FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE HEATER ENCLOSURE, CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL).
Consequence: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM BENEATH THE DIESEL HEATING UNIT AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC MOTOR COACH. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A WEIGHING STATION TO MAKE SURE THE LOAD WAS DISTRIBUTED PROPERLY. HE DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WEIGHED 3,000 LBS. OVER THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATIO. UPON WEIGHING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLES WERE RATED AT 19,000 AND THE FRONT AXLES WERE RATED AT 12,000. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,870. UPDATED 1/8/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR AXLES WAS UNDER-RATED FOR THE LOAD IT WAS PRODUCED TO CARRY AND THE TIRES AT THE PRESSURE RECOMMENDED WERE OVERLOADED IN THE FRONT AND REAR. UPDATED 01/14/09. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC MOTOR COACH. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A WEIGHING STATION TO MAKE SURE THE LOAD WAS DISTRIBUTED PROPERLY. HE DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WEIGHED 3,000 LBS. OVER THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATIO. UPON WEIGHING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AXLES WERE RATED AT 19,000 AND THE FRONT AXLES WERE RATED AT 12,000. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,870. UPDATED 1/8/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR AXLES WAS UNDER-RATED FOR THE LOAD IT WAS PRODUCED TO CARRY AND THE TIRES AT THE PRESSURE RECOMMENDED WERE OVERLOADED IN THE FRONT AND REAR. UPDATED 01/14/09. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 BLUE BIRD BMC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BLUE BIRD BMC
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- 1997 BLUE BIRD BMC — 0 complaints
- 1998 BLUE BIRD BMC — 0 complaints
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