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Safety recall · 89E003002

Steering wheel / handle bar Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on February 28, 1989. It covers about 534 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89E003002
Reported
Feb 28, 1989
Vehicles
534
Area
Steering

The problem

Due to the substitution of a spacer for a retainer on the steering wheel assembly, the spacer could break allowing the steering wheel to separate from the mounting hub.

The risk

Separation of the steering wheel while the truck ismoving, steering control would be lost and a crash could result.

The fix

INSTALL RETAINER IN PLACE OF SPACER.

Contacts

System: steering wheel.Vehicle catagory: heavy trucks/buses.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89E003002.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1988 Blue Bird Wanderlodge04D

Questions

Is the 89E003002 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89E003002?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89E003002 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 28, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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