NHTSA Campaign 94V086000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Issued by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY · Reported May 3, 1994 · 681 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.
Remedy
REPAIR KITS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | AAFC | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | AAFC | 1994 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | AAFE | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | AAFE | 1994 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | AARE | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | AARE | 1994 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | CSFE | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | CSFE | 1994 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | CSRE | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | CSRE | 1994 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | QBRE | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | QBRE | 1994 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | SAFE | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | SAFE | 1994 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | TCRE | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | TCRE | 1994 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | WLWB | 1993 | 681 |
| BLUE BIRD | WLWB | 1994 | 681 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94V086000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.