1998 BLUE BIRD CSRE
1 recalls, 0 complaints - 12 TSBs
98V043000 Mar 2, 1998
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING SET.
Consequence
A DRIVER MAY SEE THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND LEAVE THE BUS. THE BUS MAY THEN ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A DIODE TO THE STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT TO PREVENT ILLUMINATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR UNLESS THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN SET.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 BLUE BIRD CSRE
12 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 5 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 2 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SM1601
Jan 14, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Blue Bird Troubleshooting Guides: Blue Bird announcement of the addition of troubleshooting guides for assisting in the service of the Blue Bird products. These troubleshooting guides are available on the Vantage website.
S01EN
Apr 23, 2001
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
ON 1998 - 2000 TCRE, SCRE, CSRE AND QBRE PRODUCTS A RUBBING POTENTIAL EXIST CONCERNING THE TOP MOST FITTING ON THE R12DC RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN FLOOR PLANS THE VALVE WILL RUB AGAINST THE FLOOR CROSSMEMBER EVENTUALLY CAUSING A LEAK AT T
S01EN
Apr 23, 2001
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
LETTER TO BLUE BIRD OWNERS REGARDING RELOCATION OF THE R12DC RELAY VALVE TO PREVENT THE TOP FITTING FROM RUBBING THE FLOOR ON CERTAIN FLOOR PLANS OFCERTAIN MODEL REAR ENGINE BUSES WITH RIDEWELL SUSPENSION AND AIR BRAKES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILO
S01EN
Apr 23, 2001
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON CERTAIN COACHES, A RUBBING POTENTIAL EXIST CONCERNING THE TOP MOST FITTING ON THE R12DC RELAY VALVE. *TT
S01EN
Apr 23, 2001
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
SERVICE BULLETIN SUMMARY REGARDING RD12 RELAY VALVE RELOCATION. *TT
S01EN
Apr 22, 2001
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
LETTER TO NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTORS REGARDING R12DC RELAY VALVE RELOCATION. *TT
S00DQ
Feb 15, 2001
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE COOLER AND ACCUMULATOR HOSES LEAKING THROUGH THE COVER ON ALLISON RETARDER TRANSMISSION ON 1997 - 1999 YEAR MODEL TCRE, CSRE AND QBRE SERIES BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON RETARDER TRANSMISSIONS. *
S00DQ
Feb 15, 2001
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING ALLISON RETARDER COOLER AND ACCUMULATOR HOSE LEAKING CONDITION. *TT
980611
Jun 11, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT ON REPLACING GM DASH WITH NEW BLUE BIRD DASH. *YC
S9801-98
Apr 23, 1998
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
VARIOUS INFORMATION ON ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS. *YC
No comms 2022-10
Oct 17, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for October 2022 for Blue Bird Body Company.
No comms 2023-12
Jan 1, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for December 2023 for Blue Bird Body Company.
BLUE BIRD CSRE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD CSRE across all model years (1991, 1998).
16
Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths