THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS
— Recall Campaign #94V086000
THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 681 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
94V086000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 03, 1994 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 94V086000 |
| Units affected: | 681 |
- Description:
- THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.
- Corrective action:
- REPAIR KITS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; I-BEAM; SOLID; FRONT BEARING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE REPAIR KIT AND REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THIS DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BLUE BIRD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-912-825-9608.ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.