NHTSARecalled Jun 11, 2009 · #09V213000
STEERING GEAR BOLTS/IMPROPERLY TORQUED
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- STEERING GEAR BOLTS/IMPROPERLY TORQUED
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Model numbers
- 2008 AND, 2009 ALL
- UPCs
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What you should do
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-422-2242.