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- STEERING
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 All American transit buses manufactured from September 15, 2014, through January 12, 2015. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.
- Risk
- If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-306.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A clamp on the steering shaft may contact the rubber boot at the floor in certain 2016 Blue Bird All American transit buses. If that contact occurs, additional effort is needed to steer the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.
Authorized Blue Bird dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp at no cost to the owner. Blue Bird will notify owners of affected vehicles. You can also contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 1-478-822-2242. This recall expands recall 14V-306, so check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird ALL American | 2016 |
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