| NHTSA Record Id: 19104 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: BLUE BIRD |
| Recalled Component Id: 000006866000000505000000013 |
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| Model Name: TC2000 |
Model Year: 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V203000 |
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| Component Name: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Jul, 01 1993 |
End date of Manufacturing: Nov, 01 1993 |
| Report For : V |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 259 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Dec, 15 1993 |
Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Blue Bird Body Company |
Report Received Date: Dec, 06 1993 |
| Record Creation date : Dec, 16 1993 |
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| Defect Summary : The hydraulic hoses which interconnect with the hydraulic pump, hydraulic radiator fan motor and power steering gear have an undersized wire mesh core which results in an improper hose end crimp. the improper crimp can cause a leak, emptying the power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir, resulting in loss of power steering assist. |
Consequence Summary: Complete loss of power steering assist can cause loss ofvehicle control and result in an accident. |
| Corrective Summary : Owners are being asked to inspect hose for the date code 3-1q93 which is embossed on the hose cover every 18 inches. replacement hoses will be provided. owners can handle the repair themselves or have a blue bird distributor assist them. owners will be reimbursed for the labor charges following completion of the recall work. |
Recall Notes: System: steering; power assist; hose; fluid.vehicle description: rear engine school buses and transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9607. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
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