Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #94V136000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V136000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 7,350 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
The hand throttle cable passes through the accelerator rod assembly at an angle that wears a groove in the rod, which is located under the accelerator pedal. The cable can become wedged in the groove worn into the rod and cause the accelerator to stick in an open position.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 94V136000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 1994-07-19T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 7,350
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The hand throttle cable passes through the accelerator rod assembly at an angle that wears a groove in the rod, which is located under the accelerator pedal. The cable can become wedged in the groove worn into the rod and cause the accelerator to stick in an open position.
Consequence Summary: This can result in loss of control of the bus, and could result in an accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a positioning bracket for routing the hand throttle cable through the accelerator rod assembly.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-pd7z_j6fg.axep
NHTSA ID: 94V136000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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