Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #14V309000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V309000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2012-2015 all american school buses manufactured august 20, 2011, through may 21, 2014 Includes 2,539 affected units, Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2012-2015 all american school buses manufactured august 20, 2011, through may 21, 2014

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 all american school buses manufactured august 20, 2011, through may 21, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V309000
Report Received Date: 2014-06-05T00:00:00
Subject: Steering shaft interference may affect steering
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 2,539

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R14XE
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 all american school buses manufactured august 20, 2011, through may 21, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
Consequence Summary: If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. the recall began on july 8, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 75.82

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NHTSA ID: 14V309000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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