BLUE BIRD VISION 2013: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V586000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-12-28 | 2012-12-13 | 2012-12-14 |
Production Dates: 2012-08-27 - 2012-11-06
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R12VT
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 222
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2013 model year Vision conventional school buses manufactured from August 27, 2012, to November 06, 2012. The castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will check the torque on the drag link castle nuts. Any vehicle where the castle nuts are found to be loose will also have its steering arm inspected for wear. The recall began on December 28, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R12VT.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
