1993 BLUE BIRD WLWB RECALL - #94V086000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : WHEEL BEARING
THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.
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| Vehicle |
1993 BLUE BIRD WLWB |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1993 - 3/1/1994 |
| Recalled on |
5/20/1994 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
6/13/1994 |
| # Affected |
681 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
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| Description |
THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY. |
| Consequences |
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. |
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