Vehicle recall 94V136000 · July 19, 1994

Blue Bird Qbfe, Blue Bird Tcfe and 2 more models

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence: This can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly.
Notes: System: fuel; throttle linkages and control.vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9608. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V136000
Reported to NHTSA: July 19, 1994
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: August 4, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,350
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control

Recall 94V136000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Blue Bird Csfe (1991, 1993-1994): 1994, 1993, 1991
Blue Bird Qbfe (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Blue Bird Tcfe (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Mack RW (1991): 1991

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