BLUE BIRD TC2000 1995: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | TC2000 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-03-23 | 1995-02-23 | 1995-03-01 |
Production Dates: 1994-03-01 - 1995-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2714
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
QUENCH CRACKS OCCURRED IN THE PITMAN ARM PINCH BOLT DURING THE BOLT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, CAUSING A WEAKNESS IN THESE BOLTS.
THESE CRACKS CAN CAUSE THE BOLTS TO FRACTURE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT BOLTS FOR ALL AFFECTED UNITS.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; ARM; PITMAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE REPLACEMENT BOLTS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
