NHTSA recall 82V116000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 82V116000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 1982-12-01 |
| Owners notified | 1983-03-03 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Units potentially affected | 1400 |
What is wrong
AN IMPERFECTLY MACHINED PART MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE STEERING COLUMN.
The remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF COUPLING IS DEFECTIVE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES, SCHOOL BUSES, TRANSIT BUSES.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN COUPLING.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS MACHINED PART MAY SLIP AND CAUSE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
| 1982 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1981-11-01 to 1982-11-01. |
|---|---|
| 1982 BLUE BIRD CITY BIRD | Built 1981-11-01 to 1982-11-01. |
| 1982 BLUE BIRD WANDERLODGE | Built 1981-11-01 to 1982-11-01. |
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