Vehicle recall 93V203000 · December 6, 1993
Blue Bird All American, Q-Bus and 1 more model
The hydraulic hoses which interconnect with the hydraulic pump, hydraulic radiator fan motor and power steering gear have an undersized wire mesh core which results in an…
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- Summary
- The hydraulic hoses which interconnect with the hydraulic pump, hydraulic radiator fan motor and power steering gear have an undersized wire mesh core which results in an improper hose end crimp. The improper crimp can cause a leak, emptying the power steering hydraulic fluid reservoir, resulting in loss of power steering assist.
- Consequence
- Complete loss of power steering assist can cause loss ofvehicle control and result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to inspect hose for the date code 3-1Q93 which is embossed on the hose cover every 18 inches. Replacement hoses will be provided. Owners can handle the repair themselves or have a blue bird distributor assist them. Owners will be reimbursed for the labor charges following completion of the recall work.
- Notes
- System: steering; power assist; hose; fluid.vehicle description: rear engine school buses and transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact blue bird service center at 1-912-825-9607. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V203000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 1993
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 15, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 259
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
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 (1993): 1993
- Blue Bird Q-Bus (1993): 1993
- Blue Bird TC2000 (1993): 1993
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