1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #00V071000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/19/1998 - 2/3/2000 |
| Recalled on |
3/13/2000 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/13/2000 |
| # Affected |
779 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THE CABLE CAN CHAFE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SUSPENSION
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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