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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES
95V036000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 03/01/1994 to 01/01/1995V (Vehicle)271403/23/1995MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY02/23/199503/01/1995
Defect SummaryQuench cracks occurred in the pitman arm pinch bolt during the bolt manufacturing process, causing a weakness in these bolts.
Consequence SummaryThese cracks can cause the bolts to fracture resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will provide replacement bolts for all affected units.
NotesSystem: 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.