NHTSA Recall 00V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V071000; Date: Mar. 6, 2000
The cable can chafe resulting in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Blue Bird All American; 1999 Blue Bird All American; 2000 Blue Bird All American
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 779
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: front engine school and transit buses. The power distribution unit (pdu) cables are inadequately supported or routed in close proximity to the steering pitman arm.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with step by step repair instructions for re-routing the wires.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 13, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free repair kitwithin a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 13, 2000
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