Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #10V296000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V296000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 127 affected units, INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through august 4, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V296000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2010-06-29T00:00:00

Subject: Intermediate steering columns

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 127

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10SB

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through august 4, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Consequence Summary: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10V296000

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Created At: 1742808662

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