| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE09029 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: BLUE BIRD |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: VISION | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2007 |
| Component Name: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Manufacturer's Name: Blue Bird Body Company |
| Date Opened: Jun, 05 2009 | Date Closed: Aug, 28 2009 |
| Subject: SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST STEERING | Summary: This investigation was opened after odi received six fleet complaints (19 buses total) alleging repeated issues of the power steering reservoir gasket failing.it was alleged that the degraded gasket fell into the power steering pump, resulting in an increasedsteering effort.odi is aware of two buses that, without warning, lost power assist steering during normal driving operations. reportedly, the power steering gaskets were manufactured with incorrect material substituted by one of the gasket material suppliers. after anevaluation into this issue, blue bird authorized a safety recall. the original power steering lid gasket will be replaced with new gasket material.the action taken by blue bird resolves the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed. |
