Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #15V118000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V118000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2016 all american transit buses manufactured from september 15, 2014, through january 12, 2015 Includes 40 affected units, Steering Shaft Interference may Affect Steering, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016 all american transit buses manufactured from september 15, 2014, through january 12, 2015

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 all american transit buses manufactured from september 15, 2014, through january 12, 2015. 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 march 25, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 14v-306.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V118000
Report Received Date: 2015-02-27T00:00:00
Subject: Steering shaft interference may affect steering
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 40

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R14XE
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2016 all american transit buses manufactured from september 15, 2014, through january 12, 2015. 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 march 25, 2015. owners may contact blue bird customer service 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xe. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 14v-306.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 45

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NHTSA ID: 15V118000
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Created At: 1742808662
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