Blue Bird Linkages Recall 95V036000 (2,714 Vehicles)

The problem

Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts.

The risk

These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.

The fix

Blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units.

Contacts

System: steering; linkages; arm; pitman. Vehicle description: transit buses. Note: if you have not received the replacement bolts within a reasonable time, contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V036000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1994 Blue Bird All American	9	C
1995 Blue Bird All American	11	C
1994 Blue Bird Csre	5	F
1995 Blue Bird Csre	3	D
1994 Blue Bird Q-Bus	1	A
1995 Blue Bird Q-Bus	1	A
1994 Blue Bird TC2000	15	C
1995 Blue Bird TC2000	18	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1994 Blue Bird All American

1995 Blue Bird All American

1994 Blue Bird TC2000

1995 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 95V036000 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 95V036000?

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 95V036000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on February 23, 1995. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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