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1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall - Campaign #01V044003

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES RECALL - #01V044003

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.

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Vehicle 1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 8/3/1999 - 1/12/2000
Recalled on 2/28/2001
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 3/30/2001
# Affected 842
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES AND MOTOR HOME CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY TRW. THE SUSPECT TIE RODS CONTAIN 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Consequences IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BALL SOCKETS AND/OR DRAG LINKS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-822-2242 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE

1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL

1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION

1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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