1991-1998 Blue Bird All American recall: vehicle speed control
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 2, 1998. It covers about 1,896 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,896
- reported
- Jul 2, 1998
- owners notified
- Aug 24, 1998
- related complaints
- 9
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit and school buses. Movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. The hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position.
- Risk
- The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.
Recall number 98V153000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about acceleration problems.
1995 Blue Bird All American1996 Blue Bird All American1997 Blue Bird All American1998 Blue Bird All American
Questions about recall 98V153000
Is there a recall on the 1991-1998 Blue Bird All American vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 98V153000, reported on July 2, 1998, covers about 1,896 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V153000?
Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.
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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