Vehicle recall 94V157000 · August 24, 1994
Blue Bird Aare, Csre and 2 more models
A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle description: rear engine transit busesnote: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-2021. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V157000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 24, 1994
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 20, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
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 Aare (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Blue Bird Csre (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Blue Bird Qbre (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Blue Bird Tcre (1991-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
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