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1994 Blue Bird TcreProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1994 Blue Bird Tcre, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 26, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Blue Bird Tcre has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1994 Blue Bird Tcre recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Cooling system: fan

Recall 94V-157 · Aug 24, 1994 · 1,500 vehicles

Risk. THE DRIVER REACTS TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST BY OVERSTEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-089 · May 10, 1994 · 74 vehicles

Risk. LOSS OF THE SECONDARY SPRING BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF THE PRIMARY AIR BRAKES FAIL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: wheel bearing

Recall 94V-086 · May 3, 1994 · 681 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Blue Bird.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Tcre year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tcre median. How we score

'91'92'93'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Blue Bird Tcre, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FRAME CROSS MEMBER FAILUREPE98035 · closed Oct 27, 1998
    No recall
In owners' words

What Tcre owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE REAR SHOCK MOUNT BRACKET SNAPPED IN HALF WHICH CAUSED THE BRACKET TO LAY ON THE BRAKE LINE. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE BUS. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS NOT A PROBLEM. (2) OTHER BUSES HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM, VIN # [XXX]/1994 WITH 42,700 MILES & [XXX]/ 1995 WITH 26,994…
Complaint 820998 · Feb 26, 1998

Own a 1994 Tcre?

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