Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 96V-180 · Blue Bird vehicles
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 96V-180 covers 194 Blue Bird vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE POWER STEERING HOSE WITH A CRIMPED END FITTING WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
The risk
THE END FITTING CAN BLOW-OFF RESULTING IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING CAUSING INSUFFICIENT STEERING CONTROL WHICH INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE FOR THE SUSPECT HOSES (IDENTIFIABLE BY DATE CODE) AND REPLACE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR WHO WOULD PREFER THAT A DEALER INSPECT THESE HOSES SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021.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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 13, 1996 to August 27, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.