Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #94V157000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V157000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1,500 affected units, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. The pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.

Corrective Action

The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. Until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V157000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 1994-08-24T00:00:00
Subject: Engine cooling system:fan
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 1,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: A sudden hydraulic pressure loss during hard turns results in a momentary loss of power steering assist. The pressure loss occurs when the hydraulically driven engine cooling fan turns off in the turn.
Consequence Summary: The driver reacts to the loss of power steering assist by oversteering, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: The hydraulic control valves will be replaced with valves of a new design. Until such time as parts are available, owners will be instructed to disconnect the fan cutoff switch so that hydraulically driven fans will run full time, eliminating the pressure spike.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3qe8-e37y.tycc
NHTSA ID: 94V157000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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