BLUE BIRD VISION (2013) recall — Steering
Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250484-blue-bird-vision-2013-recall-steering · Recall date December 13, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V586000
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“BLUE BIRD VISION (2013) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 13, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250484-blue-bird-vision-2013-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall #12V586000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V586000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will check the torque on the drag link castle nuts. Any vehicle where the castle nuts are found to be loose will also have its steering arm inspected for wear. The recall began on December 28, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242.
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Subject: Recall 12V586000 — Blue Bird Body Company BLUE BIRD VISION (2013) recall — Steering Hello, I own a BLUE BIRD VISION (2013) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 12V586000 from Blue Bird Body Company. The official recall notice states: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will check the torque on the drag link castle nuts. Any vehicle where the castle nuts are found to be loose will also have its steering arm inspected for wear. The recall began on December 28, 2012. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #12V586000 (December 13, 2012)
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