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Safety recall · 89V116000

Steering wheel / handle bar Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 17, 1989. It covers about 302 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V116000
Reported
Jul 17, 1989
Vehicles
302
Area
Steering

The problem

Loose retaining nut on steering wheel could cause the steering wheel to feel loose.

The risk

This could adversely affect steering control withpotential for an accident.

The fix

Torque retaining nut to specification and apply locktite.

Contacts

System: steering wheel retaining nut.Vehicle description: school 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 89V116000.
  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
1989 Blue Bird All American09C
1989 Blue Bird TC2000114C

Questions

Is the 89V116000 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 89V116000?

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 89V116000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 17, 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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