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2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #10V296000

RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN

BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH TRW IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED (I.E., NOT FULLY OVER THE SEAM CREATED WHEN THE TUBES ARE PRESSED TOGETHER.)

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Vehicle 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 5/13/2009 - 8/4/2009 Recalled on 6/30/2010 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 10/5/2010 # Affected 127 Recalled for STEERING:COLUMN   Description BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2009 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2009 EQUIPPED WITH TRW IGEN3 INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMNS. THE WELD AROUND THE IGEN3 STEERING SHAFT TUBE THAT SECURES THE SPLINE TUBE TO THE INTERMEDIATE TUBE MAY BE MISLOCATED (I.E., NOT FULLY OVER THE SEAM CREATED WHEN THE TUBES ARE PRESSED TOGETHER.) Consequences MISLOCATED WELDS MAY RESULT IN TORSIONAL AND AXIAL STRENGTH FALLING BELOW ACCEPTABLE LEVELS. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING COLUMN, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. Notes BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R10SB.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . See also 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, COLUMN 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE