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1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE Recall - Campaign #94V136000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE RECALL - #94V136000

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR ROD ASSEMBLY AT AN ANGLE THAT WEARS A GROOVE IN THE ROD, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CABLE CAN BECOME WEDGED IN THE GROOVE WORN INTO THE ROD AND CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION.

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Vehicle 1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 11/1/1991 - 3/1/1994
Recalled on 7/28/1994
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 8/4/1994
# Affected 7,350
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
 
Description THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE PASSES THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR ROD ASSEMBLY AT AN ANGLE THAT WEARS A GROOVE IN THE ROD, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CABLE CAN BECOME WEDGED IN THE GROOVE WORN INTO THE ROD AND CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN AN OPEN POSITION.
Consequences THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE BUS, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A POSITIONING BRACKET FOR ROUTING THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE THROUGH THE ACCELERATOR ROD ASSEMBLY.
Notes SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, 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.
See also 1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING

1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS

1993 BLUE BIRD CSFE Recall for SEATS
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