| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 17717 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: BLUE BIRD |
| Recalled Component Id: 000007942000061323000000013 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: TC2000 | Model Year: 1996 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V180000 | Mfr Campaign Number: |
| Component Name: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | Manufacturer That Filed Report: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Start date of Manufacturing: May, 13 1996 | End date of Manufacturing: Aug, 27 1996 |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 194 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Nov, 07 1996 | Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Blue Bird Body Company | Report Received Date: Sep, 23 1996 |
| Record Creation date : Oct, 01 1996 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect Summary : The power steering hose with a crimped end fitting was improperly manufactured. | Consequence Summary: 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. |
| Corrective Summary : Owners are requested to inspect the power steering hose for the suspect hoses (identifiable by date code) and replace hoses as necessary. | Recall 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. |
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