There have been 5 safety recalls for the Blue Bird Csfe. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Blue Bird Csfe.
Failure of the hydraulic fittings can cause a loss of brake fluid resulting in loss of brakes increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Blue Bird Csfe, 1995 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Interference between the hydraulic brake hoses or bleeder valves and the "reyco" air suspension components can occur causing failure of one of the hydraulic fittings. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The upper mounting plate and seat upper gradually becomes loose resulting in the upper plate detaching from the supporting column and the seat can fall from its mounting. This can result in personal injury to the driver.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Blue Bird Csfe, 1994 Blue Bird Csfe, 1995 Blue Bird Csfe, 1996 Blue Bird Csfe, 1993 Blue Bird Csre, 1994 Blue Bird Csre, 1995 Blue Bird Csre, 1996 Blue Bird Csre, 1993 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1994 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1995 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1996 Blue Bird Gmcv, 1993 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1994 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1995 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1996 Blue Bird Gpwb, 1993 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1994 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1995 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1996 Blue Bird Mbwb, 1993 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1994 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1995 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1996 Blue Bird Sbcv, 1993 Blue Bird TC2000, 1994 Blue Bird TC2000, 1995 Blue Bird TC2000, 1996 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with bostrom driver's seat model f222 or bostrum "routemaster" seat. Blue bird option 2821 or 2824. The seat pedestals are fatigue cracking adjacent to the weld which secures the pedestal's upper plate to the upper, telescoping portion of the adjustable ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Blue Bird Csfe, 1989 Blue Bird Csfe, 1990 Blue Bird Csfe, 1991 Blue Bird Csfe, 1992 Blue Bird Csfe, 1993 Blue Bird Csfe, 1994 Blue Bird Csfe, 1995 Blue Bird Csfe, 1996 Blue Bird Csfe, 1988 Blue Bird Stfe, 1989 Blue Bird Stfe, 1990 Blue Bird Stfe, 1991 Blue Bird Stfe, 1992 Blue Bird Stfe, 1993 Blue Bird Stfe, 1994 Blue Bird Stfe, 1995 Blue Bird Stfe, 1996 Blue Bird Stfe, 1988 Blue Bird TC2000, 1989 Blue Bird TC2000, 1990 Blue Bird TC2000, 1991 Blue Bird TC2000, 1992 Blue Bird TC2000, 1993 Blue Bird TC2000, 1994 Blue Bird TC2000, 1995 Blue Bird TC2000, 1996 Blue Bird TC2000 |
| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Blue Bird Csfe, 1993 Blue Bird Csfe, 1994 Blue Bird Csfe, 1991 Blue Bird Qbfe, 1992 Blue Bird Qbfe, 1993 Blue Bird Qbfe, 1994 Blue Bird Qbfe, 1991 Blue Bird Tcfe, 1992 Blue Bird Tcfe, 1993 Blue Bird Tcfe, 1994 Blue Bird Tcfe, 1991 Mack RW |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: The hand throttle cable passes through the accelerator rod assembly at an angle that wears a groove in the rod, which is located under the accelerator pedal. The cable can become wedged in the groove worn into the rod and cause the accelerator to stick in an open position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This can result in increased difficulty in steering and, if uncorrected, separation of the wheel from the axle.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Blue Bird Aafc, 1994 Blue Bird Aafc, 1993 Blue Bird Aafe, 1994 Blue Bird Aafe, 1993 Blue Bird Aare, 1994 Blue Bird Aare, 1993 Blue Bird Csfe, 1994 Blue Bird Csfe, 1993 Blue Bird Csre, 1994 Blue Bird Csre, 1993 Blue Bird Qbre, 1994 Blue Bird Qbre, 1993 Blue Bird Safe, 1994 Blue Bird Safe, 1993 Blue Bird Tcre, 1994 Blue Bird Tcre, 1993 Blue Bird Wlwb, 1994 Blue Bird Wlwb |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Recall Summary: The wheelbearing locknut and cotter pin were not installed on the front axle hubs. The can cause a gradual increase in wheel shimmy. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 12, 1996 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 32 |
| Jul. 11, 1996 | Seats | 11,371 |
| Jul. 26, 1995 | Structure:frame And Members | 416 |
| Jul. 19, 1994 | Vehicle Speed Control | 7,350 |
| May. 3, 1994 | Suspension:front:wheel Bearing | 681 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1996 Blue Bird Csfe | 2 |
| 1995 Blue Bird Csfe | 3 |
| 1994 Blue Bird Csfe | 4 |
| 1993 Blue Bird Csfe | 4 |
| 1992 Blue Bird Csfe | 1 |
| 1991 Blue Bird Csfe | 2 |
| 1990 Blue Bird Csfe | 1 |
| 1989 Blue Bird Csfe | 1 |
| 1988 Blue Bird Csfe | 1 |