1994 Blue Bird Tcre
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1994 Blue Bird Tcre. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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 action of the rear brake axle to stop the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The wheelbearing locknut and cotter pin were not installed on the front axle hubs. The can cause a gradual increase in wheel shimmy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
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 miles. *Ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Frame cross member failure
Alleged that the frame cross member fatigues and fractures pinching fuel, power steering fluid, and air brake lines.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128588Blue 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.
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