Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2016 All American transit buses manufactured
— Recall Campaign #15V118000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 40 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V118000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 27, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V118000 |
| Units affected: | 40 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- 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.