Vehicle recall 82V116000 · December 1, 1982
Blue Bird All American, City Bird and 1 more model
An imperfectly machined part may have been used in the steering column.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An imperfectly machined part may have been used in the steering column.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect to see if coupling is defective and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motor homes, school buses, transit buses.system: steering; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: this machined part may slip and cause loss of steeringcontrol and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 82V116000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 1982
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 3, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (1982): 1982
- Blue Bird City Bird (1982): 1982
- Blue Bird Wanderlodge (1982): 1982
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