NHTSA recall 09V213000
Steering
Blue Bird All American
Reported Jun 11, 2009442 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R09PFBuilt Jul 22, 2008 – Nov 22, 2008
The defect
Blue bird IS recalling 442 model year 2008 and 2009 all american school buses manufactured from july 22 to november 22, 2008. the bolts that mount the steering gear to the frame may not have been properly torqued.
The risk
Improperly torqued bolts may cause the steering gear to separate from the chassis frame resulting in a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on june 30, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-422-2242.