Front: wheel bearingRecall 94V-086 · Blue Bird vehicles

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 94V-086 covers 681 Blue Bird vehicles for a front: wheel bearing problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1994.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6819 models

ReportedMay 3, 1994Owners notified Jun 13, 1994

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 94V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE WHEELBEARING LOCKNUT AND COTTER PIN WERE NOT INSTALLED ON THE FRONT AXLE HUBS. THE CAN CAUSE A GRADUAL INCREASE IN WHEEL SHIMMY.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN INCREASED DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND, IF UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE AXLE.

What to do

The fix

REPAIR KITS WILL BE FURNISHED TO OWNERS AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS WILL BE MADE.

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; I-BEAM; SOLID; FRONT BEARING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE REPAIR KIT AND REIMBURSEMENT PLAN FOR THIS DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT BLUE BIRD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-912-825-9608.ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

9 models

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird Aafc1993, 1994

Blue Bird Aafe1993, 1994

Blue Bird Aare1993, 1994

Blue Bird Csfe1993, 1994

Blue Bird Csre1993, 1994

Blue Bird Qbre1993, 1994

Blue Bird Safe1993, 1994

Blue Bird Tcre1993, 1994

Blue Bird Wlwb1993, 1994

Built from July 1, 1993 to March 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.