1994 BLUE BIRD TCRE
3 recalls, 1 complaints - 3 TSBs
94V157000 Aug 24, 1994
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
A SUDDEN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LOSS DURING HARD TURNS RESULTS IN A MOMENTARY LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE PRESSURE LOSS OCCURS WHEN THE HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN ENGINE COOLING FAN TURNS OFF IN THE TURN.
Consequence
THE DRIVER REACTS TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST BY OVERSTEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVES WILL BE REPLACED WITH VALVES OF A NEW DESIGN. UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO DISCONNECT THE FAN CUTOFF SWITCH SO THAT HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN FANS WILL RUN FULL TIME, ELIMINATING THE PRESSURE SPIKE.
94V089000 May 10, 1994
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
AIR BRAKE SUPPLY LINES ARE REVERSED AT THE BRAKE TREADLE VALVE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE FEATURE ON THE REAR AXLE BRAKE TO BE INOPERABLE. IN THE EVENT THE REAR BRAKE SUPPLY RESERVOIR WERE LOST, THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKES WITHOUT PROPER FUNCTION OF THE MODULATED SPRING BRAKE... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF THE SECONDARY SPRING BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF THE PRIMARY AIR BRAKES FAIL.
Remedy
VEHICLE OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO SWAP SUPPLY LINES AT THE TREADLE VALVE TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT PLUMBING, AND WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR LABOR EXPENSES.
94V086000 May 3, 1994
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.
Remedy
REPAIR KITS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Feb 26, 1998
Incident date: Feb 26, 1998
THE REAR SHOCK MOUNT BRACKET SNAPPED IN HALF WHICH CAUSED THE BRACKET TO LAY ON THE BRAKE LINE. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE BUS. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM. (2) OTHER BUSES HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, VIN # [XXX]/1994 WITH 42,700 MILES & [XXX]/ 1995 WITH 26,994 M... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 BLUE BIRD TCRE
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 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.
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.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BLUE BIRD TCRE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE98035
Opened: Jun 8, 1998 , Closed: Oct 27, 1998
FRAME CROSS MEMBER FAILURE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER FATIGUES AND FRACTURES PINCHING FUEL, POWER STEERING FLUID, AND AIR BRAKE LINES.
BLUE BIRD TCRE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BLUE BIRD TCRE across all model years (1991, 1994).
7
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths