Blue Bird bolts that mount the steering gear to the frame may not have been properly torqued.
The short version
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported a problem with the steering. Here is what owners need to know.
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 442 MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 22 TO NOVEMBER 22, 2008. THE BOLTS THAT MOUNT THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
IMPROPERLY TORQUED BOLTS MAY CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 09V-213.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Blue Bird All American |
What changed
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- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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