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Recall 94V136000 scope

Affected units
7,350
Vehicles identified
12
Makes involved
2
Model years
4

Recall 94V136000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • reported Jul 19, 1994 • • 7,350 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
94V136000
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Makes
BLUE BIRD, MACK
Model Years
1991–1994
Affected Units
7,350
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR ROD ASSEMBLY AT AN ANGLE THAT WEARS A GROOVE IN THE ROD, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE BUS, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIONING BRACKET FOR ROUTING THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR ROD ASSEMBLY.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Component Frequency
Vehicle Speed Control cited in 0.5% of recent recalls
15 of 3,014 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Vehicle Speed Control-class component.
Manufacturer Density
No other recent recalls
this manufacturer has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE BUS, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Defect Summary

THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR ROD ASSEMBLY AT AN ANGLE THAT WEARS A GROOVE IN THE ROD, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CABLE CAN BECOME WEDGED IN THE GROOVE WORN INTO THE ROD AND CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIONING BRACKET FOR ROUTING THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR ROD ASSEMBLY.

Key Dates

Report Date
Jul 19, 1994
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

12 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD CSFE 1994
BLUE BIRD CSFE 1993
BLUE BIRD CSFE 1991
BLUE BIRD QBFE 1994
BLUE BIRD QBFE 1993
BLUE BIRD QBFE 1992
BLUE BIRD QBFE 1991
BLUE BIRD TCFE 1994
BLUE BIRD TCFE 1993
BLUE BIRD TCFE 1992
BLUE BIRD TCFE 1991
MACK RW 1991

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching BLUE BIRD, MACK from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V351000 WHEELS 644
26V319000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 4
26V261000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2,354
26V245000 VISIBILITY 6
26V246000 VISIBILITY 103
26V207000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 86
26V139000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 775
26V033000 VISIBILITY 1
26V032000 VISIBILITY 432
26V004000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 11

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 94V136000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 94V136000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 94V136000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for BLUE BIRD CSFE 1991? ▾
Browse all BLUE BIRD recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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Data sources & freshness

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NHTSA

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