BLUE BIRD AAFE 1994: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V086000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | AAFE | 1994 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-06-13 | 1994-05-03 | 1994-05-20 |
Production Dates: 1993-07-01 - 1994-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 681
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.
THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.
REPAIR KITS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.
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.
