NHTSA recall campaign
00V245000
ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYReported2000-08-30Affected1,581 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES COULD HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISSING PINCH BOLTS IN THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE STEERING SLIP SHAFT ASSEMBLY AND LOSS OF STEERING.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW REPLACEMENT BOLTS AND LOCKING NUTS FOR THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →