Recall 01V-044: 1999 Blue Bird ALL American, 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series and 3 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Feb 23, 2001, covering about 842 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school and transit buses and motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
The risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V044003 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird ALL American | 1999 | All years |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1999 | All years |
| Blue Bird LTC 40 | 1999 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1999 | All years |
| Blue Bird Wanderlodge | 1999 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 01V-044?
Vehicle description: school and transit buses and motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
How is recall 01V-044 fixed?
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.