Blue Bird Recall 94V086000: Suspension, Front, Wheel Bearing

NHTSA recall 94V086000 · announced May 3, 1994 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 681 units affected

The problem

THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.

What to do

REPAIR KITS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; I-BEAM; SOLID; FRONT BEARING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE REPAIR KIT AND REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THIS DEFECT, 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1993 Blue Bird Aafc
• 1994 Blue Bird Aafc
• 1993 Blue Bird Aafe
• 1994 Blue Bird Aafe
• 1993 Blue Bird Aare
• 1994 Blue Bird Aare
• 1993 Blue Bird Csfe
• 1994 Blue Bird Csfe
• 1993 Blue Bird Csre
• 1994 Blue Bird Csre
• 1993 Blue Bird Qbre
• 1994 Blue Bird Qbre
• 1993 Blue Bird Safe
• 1994 Blue Bird Safe
• 1993 Blue Bird Tcre
• 1994 Blue Bird Tcre
• 1993 Blue Bird Wlwb
• 1994 Blue Bird Wlwb

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.