NHTSA Recall 12V586000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V586000; Date: Dec. 13, 2012
Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 222
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain 2013 model year vision conventional school buses manufactured from August 27, 2012, to November 06, 2012. The castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will check the torque on the drag link castle nuts. Any vehicle where the castle nuts are found to be loose will also have its steering arm inspected for wear. The recall began on December 28, 2012. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r12vt. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 28, 2012
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