NHTSA Recall 98V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V153000; Date: Jul. 2, 1998
The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Blue Bird All American; 1992 Blue Bird All American; 1993 Blue Bird All American; 1994 Blue Bird All American; 1995 Blue Bird All American; 1996 Blue Bird All American; 1997 Blue Bird All American; 1998 Blue Bird All American
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 1,896
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit and school buses. Movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. The hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position.
How to Fix:
Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 24, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free modification kit within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 24, 1998
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