Blue Bird Q-bus 1995
Model Q-bus made in 1995 by Blue Bird got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1995
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
95V036000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 03/01/1994 to 01/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 2714 | 03/23/1995 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 02/23/1995 | 03/01/1995 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Quench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | These cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Blue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | 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. |