Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 94V086000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-05-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V086000

Suspension: front: wheel bearing

Component
Suspension: front: wheel bearing
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
681
Reported to NHTSA
1994-05-03
Owners notified
1994-06-13

Defect description

THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPAIR KITS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; I-BEAM; SOLID; FRONT BEARING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE REPAIR KIT AND REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THIS DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BLUE BIRD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-912-825-9608.ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 9 models.

ModelYears on record
BLUE BIRD Aafc1994 1993
BLUE BIRD Aafe1994 1993
BLUE BIRD Aare1994 1993
BLUE BIRD Csfe1994 1993
BLUE BIRD Csre1994 1993
BLUE BIRD Qbre1994 1993
BLUE BIRD Safe1994 1993
BLUE BIRD Tcre1994 1993
BLUE BIRD WLWB1994 1993

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.