2013 Blue Bird Vision — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Published December 14, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 13, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V586000, published December 14, 2012 and initiated December 13, 2012. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2013 Blue Bird Vision — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird is recalling certain 2013 model year Vision conventional school buses manufactured from August 27, 2012, to November 06, 2012. The castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
What 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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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2013 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Blue Bird Vision — Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V586000 on December 14, 2012. Reported hazard: Blue Bird is recalling certain 2013 model year Vision conventional school buses manufactured from August 27, 2012, to November 06, 2012. The castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.