NHTSA Recall 09V213000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V213000; Date: Jun. 11, 2009
Improperly torqued bolts may cause the steering gear to separate from the chassis frame resulting in a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Blue Bird All American; 2009 Blue Bird All American
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 442
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling 442 model year 2008 and 2009 all american school buses manufactured from July 22 to November 22, 2008. The bolts that mount the steering gear to the frame may not have been properly torqued.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on June 30, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign no. R09pf. Owners may also 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: Jun 30, 2009
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