BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 1998: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-04-13 | 2000-03-06 | 2000-03-13 |
Production Dates: 1998-03-19 - 2000-02-03
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R00DS
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 779
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE CABLE CAN CHAFE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH STEP BY STEP REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-ROUTING THE WIRES.
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'.
