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Blue Bird Body - Front suspension bolts may break
Official notice
31 Oct 2013
Last checked
31 Oct 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Front suspension bolts may break. A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2013-10-31.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front suspension bolts. Any bolts with a "zy" code will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on december 10, 2013. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r13wr.
Units affected
1,747
Recall number
R13WR
Official notice
2013-10-31
The hazard
The hazard
A broken suspension bolt would require greater steering input to control the bus, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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Documents, notices & source
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