2010 Blue Bird All American recall: column
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on June 29, 2010. It covers about 127 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 127
- reported
- Jun 29, 2010
- owners notified
- Oct 5, 2010
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through august 4, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (I.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
- Risk
- Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.
Recall number 10V296000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V296000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Blue Bird All American column?
Yes. Recall 10V296000, reported on June 29, 2010, covers about 127 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V296000?
Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.
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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