1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall - Campaign #95V136000

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1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #95V136000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

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Vehicle 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 1/1/1988 - 6/1/1995 Recalled on 7/27/1995 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 7/19/1995 # Affected 416 Recalled for STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS   Description 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. Consequences 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. 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. See also 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for POWER TRAIN 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY