Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #01V338000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V338000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 2,692 affected units, BLUE BIRD/SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. inadequate tightening of the 5/8" bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the 5/8" grade 8-hanger bolts. in addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. owner notification began january 18, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V338000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2001-11-02T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/suspension
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 2,692

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R01FL
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hendrickson rear air suspension. inadequate tightening of the 5/8" bolts on the rear air suspension hanger bolts and on rear axle torque arm axle seat studs.
Consequence Summary: Insufficient tightening permits movement between the components that could result in bolts and studs breaking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the 5/8" grade 8-hanger bolts. in addition, axle spring seat fasteners will be checked for proper tightness and, if needed, tightened to specifications. owner notification began january 18, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p4zk-t3mq~ccme
NHTSA ID: 01V338000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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