NHTSA Recall 06V464000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V464000; Date: Dec. 6, 2006
Reuse of the attaching screw could allow the steering wheel to loosen during operation which could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death to occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 227
Recall Summary:
Certain 2008 blue bird vision school buses built from October 23 through November 21, 2006. A temporary bolt was used to secure the steering wheel during the manufacturing process. The temporary bolt was to be removed and replaced with a permanent bolt with a lock coating during the final assembly stage. The temporary bolt was not removed and replaced on the subject units, but instead the bolt was reused.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by replacing the screw with a new attaching screw free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R06ld. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 2006
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