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NHTSA recall 96V180000

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections

Blue Bird All American and 3 more

Reported Sep 23, 1996194 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYBuilt May 13, 1996 – Aug 27, 1996

The defect

The power steering hose with a crimped end fitting was improperly manufactured.

The risk

The end fitting can blow-off resulting in a loss of power assisted steering causing insufficient steering control which increases the potential for a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Owners are requested to inspect the power steering hose for the suspect hoses (identifiable by date code) and replace hoses as necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird All American
1996
Blue Bird Csre
1996
Blue Bird QB
1996
Blue Bird TC2000
1996

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to begin during october 1996. Note:owners who have not received repair instructions within a reasonable time or who would prefer that a dealer inspect these hoses should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.