Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 92V-004 · 1986–1991 Blue Bird ALL American
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 92V-004 covers 793 1986–1991 Blue Bird ALL American for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE STEEL BRAIDING ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY ABRADE THE BATTERY CABLE.
The risk
ABRASION OF THE BATTERY CABLE WILL EVENTUALLY CAUSE ASHORT CIRCUIT AND MAY RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The fix
REROUTE THE POWER STEERING HOSES AND SECURE THE BATTERY CABLES TO PREVENT MOVEMENT.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES WITH CATERPILLAR 3208 REAR ENGINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- SCHOOL BUS FIRESNHTSA