Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #95V136000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V136000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 416 affected units, STRUCTURE:FRAME:MEMBERS AND BODY, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a mechanical retaining device which clamps the plates together and fastened with threaded fasteners. Bus owners will have the option of repairing their own vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V136000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 1995-07-26T00:00:00
Subject: Structure:frame:members and body
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 416

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a mechanical retaining device which clamps the plates together and fastened with threaded fasteners. Bus owners will have the option of repairing their own vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 95V136000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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