Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2016 All American school buses manufactured from
— Recall Campaign #15V124000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 All American school buses manufactured from September 11, 2014, through January 8, 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 399 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V124000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 03, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V124000 |
| Units affected: | 399 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2016 All American school buses manufactured from September 11, 2014, through January 8, 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 26, 2015. Owners may contact Blue Bird Customer Service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-309.
- 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.