NHTSA Recall 95V036000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V036000; Date: Feb. 23, 1995
These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Blue Bird All American; 1995 Blue Bird All American; 1994 Blue Bird Csre; 1995 Blue Bird Csre; 1994 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1995 Blue Bird Q-bus; 1994 Blue Bird TC2000; 1995 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 2,714
Recall Summary:
Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units.
Recall Notes:
System: steering; linkages; arm; pitman. Vehicle description: transit buses. Note: if you have not received the replacement bolts within a reasonable time, contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 1995
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