NHTSA Recall 14V309000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V309000; Date: Jun. 5, 2014
If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Blue Bird All American; 2013 Blue Bird All American; 2014 Blue Bird All American; 2015 Blue Bird All American
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 2,539
Recall Summary:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 all american school buses manufactured August 20, 2011, through may 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe.
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: Jul 8, 2014
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