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Blue Bird ALL American Recall 00V071: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 00V071, reported March 6, 2000, 779 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V071BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT (PDU) CABLES ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED OR ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STEERING PITMAN ARM.
Risk
THE CABLE CAN CHAFE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH STEP BY STEP REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-ROUTING THE WIRES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KITWITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-822-2242. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird ALL American199819992000