Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V213000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V213000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 442 affected units, STEERING GEAR BOLTS/IMPROPERLY TORQUED, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V213000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2009-06-11T00:00:00

Subject: Steering gear bolts/improperly torqued

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 442

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PF

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rza7~gaj5-n6kn

NHTSA ID: 09V213000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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