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Safety recall · 92V004000

Steering: hose, piping, and connections Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on January 13, 1992. It covers about 793 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
92V004000
Reported
Jan 13, 1992
Vehicles
793
Area
Steering

The problem

The steel braiding on the power steering hose may abrade the battery cable.

The risk

Abrasion of the battery cable will eventually cause ashort circuit and may result in an electrical fire in the engine compartment.

The fix

Reroute the power steering hoses and secure the battery cables to prevent movement.

Contacts

System: steering.Vehicle description: buses with caterpillar 3208 rear engines.

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 92V004000.
  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
1986 Blue Bird All American05B
1987 Blue Bird All American05B
1988 Blue Bird All American08C
1989 Blue Bird All American09C
1990 Blue Bird All American09C
1991 Blue Bird All American08C

Questions

Is the 92V004000 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 92V004000?

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 92V004000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on January 13, 1992. 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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