Recall 14V306000

STEERING

Report Date

20140605

Component

STEERING

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2012-2015 All American transit buses manufactured September 1, 2011 through May 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a clamp on the steering shaft may come in contact with the rubber boot at the floor.

Safety Consequence

If the steering shaft clamp comes into contact with the rubber boot, additional effort would be needed to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rubber boot and install a new steering shaft clamp, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XE.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2012	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN
2013	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN
2014	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN
2015	BLUE BIRD	ALL AMERICAN

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.