NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Blue Bird Csre Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Blue Bird Csre has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Blue Bird Csre. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Blue Bird dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Blue Bird Csre. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
BLUE BIRD/PARKING BRAKE LIGHT
NHTSA #98V043000 · Interior Lighting · NHTSA notice
Reported March 2, 1998 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Potentially affected: 151 vehicles
Owners notified March 12, 1998 · Vehicles built September 6, 1997 – February 9, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING SET.
Safety consequence
A DRIVER MAY SEE THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND LEAVE THE BUS. THE BUS MAY THEN ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD A DIODE TO THE STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT TO PREVENT ILLUMINATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR UNLESS THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN SET.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 12, 1998.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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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