Vehicle recall 95V136000 · July 26, 1995

Blue Bird Csfe, Stfe and 1 more model

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…

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

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: These plates can drop to the roadway becoming a hazard to following vehicles increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: System: structure; frame; members and body.vehicle description: forward engine transit buses with 132" wheelbase, bodymodels 2409 or 2504, equipped with air brakes.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact blue bird 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: 95V136000
Reported to NHTSA: July 26, 1995
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: July 19, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 416
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Frame and members

Recall 95V136000 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 (1988-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Blue Bird Stfe (1988-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Blue Bird TC2000 (1988-1996): 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988

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