Blue Bird 2008–2009 Steering recall
Recalled June 11, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09V213000 · Blue Bird
Hazard
IMPROPERLY TORQUED BOLTS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-422-2242.
Units
442 units
Description
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 442 MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 22 TO NOVEMBER 22, 2008. THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
What to do
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-422-2242.
Product
Blue Bird ALL AMERICAN
Manufacturer(s)
Blue Bird Body Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →