Recall 10V296000: 2010 Blue Bird ALL American

The problem

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through august 4, 2009 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

The risk

Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and the buses will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Notes

Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .