1993 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Q-Bus and others recall: hose, piping, and connections
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on December 6, 1993. It covers about 259 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 259
- reported
- Dec 6, 1993
- owners notified
- Dec 15, 1993
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- The hydraulic hoses which interconnect with the hydraulic pump, hydraulic radiator fan motor and power steering gear have an undersized wire mesh core which results in an improper hose end crimp. The improper crimp can cause a leak, emptying the power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir, resulting in loss of power steering assist.
- Risk
- Complete loss of power steering assist can cause loss ofvehicle control and result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to inspect hose for the date code 3-1q93 which is embossed on the hose cover every 18 inches. Replacement hoses will be provided. Owners can handle the repair themselves or have a blue bird distributor assist them. Owners will be reimbursed for the labor charges following completion of the recall work.
Recall number 93V203000
Affected vehicles
- Blue Bird All American 1993 1993
- Blue Bird Q-Bus 1993 1993
- Blue Bird TC2000 1993 1993
Questions about recall 93V203000
Is there a recall on the 1993 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Q-Bus and others hose, piping, and connections?
Yes. Recall 93V203000, reported on December 6, 1993, covers about 259 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 93V203000?
Owners are being asked to inspect hose for the date code 3-1q93 which is embossed on the hose cover every 18 inches. Replacement hoses will be provided. Owners can handle the repair themselves or have a blue bird distributor assist them. Owners will be reimbursed for the labor charges following completion of the recall work.
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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