NHTSA recall 99V332000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 99V332000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 1999-11-23 |
| Owners notified | 1999-12-15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Units potentially affected | 257 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THERE IS A SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END OF THE BUS.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN AXLE DAMPER KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1998-09-29 to 1999-11-17. |
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| 1999 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1998-09-29 to 1999-11-17. |
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