NHTSA Recall 13V011000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V011000; Date: Jan. 11, 2013
If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause partial separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. This would cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Blue Bird L4re; 2008 Blue Bird L4re; 2009 Blue Bird L4re
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 53
Recall Summary:
North american bus industries inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured July 1, 2007, through October 31, 2009. The buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. Cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.
How to Fix:
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Recall Notes:
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: Mar 28, 2013
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