Recall 94V086000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Defect in 1993-1994 BLUE BIRD AARE
RECALL This recall affects up to 681 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V086000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 681 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1993 BLUE BIRD AARE, 1993 BLUE BIRD TCRE, 1993 BLUE BIRD QBRE, 1993 BLUE BIRD CSRE, 1993 BLUE BIRD AAFE, 1993 BLUE BIRD AAFC, 1993 BLUE BIRD SAFE, 1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1993 BLUE BIRD WLWB, 1994 BLUE BIRD SAFE, 1994 BLUE BIRD QBRE, 1994 BLUE BIRD CSRE, 1994 BLUE BIRD AAFE, 1994 BLUE BIRD CSFE, 1994 BLUE BIRD WLWB, 1994 BLUE BIRD AAFC, 1994 BLUE BIRD AARE, 1994 BLUE BIRD TCRE
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Defect Description
THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.
Safety Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.
Remedy
REPAIR KITS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.
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