Recall 00V245000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1999-2001 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,581 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V245000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,581 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES COULD HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISSING PINCH BOLTS IN THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND LOSS OF STEERING.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW REPLACEMENT BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS FOR THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES.
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