Vehicle recall 90V099000 · May 22, 1990

Blue Bird All American and TC2000

Lock pins in steering wheel and hub assembly my shear off, allowing steering wheel to spin.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Lock pins in steering wheel and hub assembly my shear off, allowing steering wheel to spin.
Consequence: This could cause loss of steering control that couldresult in an accident.
Remedy: Repair using a positive locking method.
Notes: System: steering wheel and hub assembly. Vehicle description: school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 90V099000
Reported to NHTSA: May 22, 1990
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: June 1, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,600
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 90V099000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988
Blue Bird TC2000 (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988

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