Recall
Blue Bird All American — 00V071000
NHTSA ID
00V071000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
All American
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2000-03-06
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
779
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R00DS
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT (PDU) CABLES ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED OR ROUTED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE STEERING PITMAN ARM.
Consequence
THE CABLE CAN CHAFE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH STEP BY STEP REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-ROUTING THE WIRES.