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Blue Bird Body - Drag link castle nut may be improperly torqued
Official notice
13 Dec 2012
Last checked
13 Dec 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Drag link castle nut may be improperly torqued. 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. Published 2012-12-13.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
222
Recall number
R12VT
Official notice
2012-12-13
The hazard
The hazard
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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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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