Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #12V586000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V586000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2013 model year vision conventional school buses manufactured from august 27, 2012, to november 06, 2012 Includes 222 affected units, Drag Link Castle Nut may be Improperly Torqued, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2013 model year vision conventional school buses manufactured from august 27, 2012, to november 06, 2012

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain 2013 model year vision conventional school buses manufactured from august 27, 2012, to november 06, 2012. the castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will check the torque on the drag link castle nuts. any vehicle where the castle nuts are found to be loose will also have its steering arm inspected for wear. the recall began on december 28, 2012. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V586000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2012-12-13T00:00:00
Subject: Drag link castle nut may be improperly torqued
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 222

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R12VT
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain 2013 model year vision conventional school buses manufactured from august 27, 2012, to november 06, 2012. the castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Consequence Summary: Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will check the torque on the drag link castle nuts. any vehicle where the castle nuts are found to be loose will also have its steering arm inspected for wear. the recall began on december 28, 2012. 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: 12V586000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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