1999 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others recall: tie rod assembly

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on February 23, 2001. It covers about 842 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 842
reported: Feb 23, 2001
owners notified: Mar 30, 2001

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses and motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Risk: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. 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 1‑912‑822‑2242 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.

Recall number 01V044003

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 01V044003

Is there a recall on the 1999 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others tie rod assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V044003, reported on February 23, 2001, covers about 842 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V044003?

Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. 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 1‑912‑822‑2242 or trw customer service at 1‑866‑280‑3287.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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