Blue Bird Vehicle Speed Control Recall 98V153000 (1,896 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: transit and school buses. Movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. The hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position.

The risk

The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.

Contacts

Owner notification began august 24, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free modification kit within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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 98V153000.
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	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1991 Blue Bird All American	0	8	C
1992 Blue Bird All American	16	9	D
1993 Blue Bird All American	0	7	C
1994 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1995 Blue Bird All American	0	11	C
1996 Blue Bird All American	0	6	B
1997 Blue Bird All American	0	3	A
1998 Blue Bird All American	1	9	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1991 Blue Bird All American

1992 Blue Bird All American

1993 Blue Bird All American

1994 Blue Bird All American

1995 Blue Bird All American

1996 Blue Bird All American

1997 Blue Bird All American

1998 Blue Bird All American

Questions

Is the 98V153000 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 98V153000?

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 98V153000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 2, 1998. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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