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1. BLUE BIRD R12VT DATE DECEMBER 28 2012 TO U S DEALERS SUBJECT RECALL R12VT DRAG LINK CASTLE NUT TORQUE This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act Blue Bird Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2013 model year Vision model conventional school buses manufactured from August 27 2012 through November 06 2012 The castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to factory specifications on the affected buses Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control Blue Bird is conducting a recall to correct this defect To correct this condition the castle nuts at both ends of drag link assembly must be removed reinstalled and torqued according to the attached instructions for Recall R12VT In addition the steering arm must be inspected for wear according to the instructions provided If our records indicate buses subject to this recall were delivered in your service area a printout identifying affected buses is enclosed Dealers should verify correct owners and assure that complete mailing and shipping addresses are provided for each listed owner If you have in your possession or have sold a bus t2. toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 Or go to HTTP WWW SAFERCAR GOV Questions regarding this recall campaign should be directed to Blue Bird Recall Administration at 478 822 2242 Thank you Bill Coleman Corporate Recall Administrator Drag Link BILE BIRD Castle Nut Torque Models Affected Certain 2013 Model Year Blue Bird Visions ISSUE CORRECTIVE ACTION The castle nuts on both ends of the drag link The castle nuts must be re torqued at both assembly may not have been installed ends of drag link assembly and steering according to manufacturer s installation arm must be checked for wear specifications PROCEDURE WARNING Always follow all Federal State Local and Shop safety standards and use proper safety equipment and thoroughly read and understand all instructions before performing these procedures 1 Park bus on a level surface apply parking brake switch engine off remove ignition key and chock wheels 2 Remove cotter pin from ball stud on forward pitman arm end of drag link DITMAN ARM Fig 1 DRAG LINK ASSY 3 Torque castle nut on drag link ball stud to 160 170 ft lbs 4 Re install cotter pin If castle nut slot for cotter pin does not line up with through hole in ball stud tighten castle nut until next slot aligns with through hole Install Fig 1 cotter pin amp bend over pin tails WARNING Do NOT loosen castle nut to line 5 Remove cotter pin from ba
3. 2013 model year Vision model conventional school buses manufactured from August 27 2012 through November 06 2012 The castle nut that attaches the drag link to the steering arm may not have been torqued to factory specifications on the affected buses Improperly torqued drag link castle nuts could cause excessive movement at the drag link to steering arm connection which could lead to potential separation of the drag link from the steering arm and loss of steering control Blue Bird is conducting a recall to correct this defect To correct this condition the castle nuts at both ends of drag link assembly must be removed reinstalled and torqued according to the attached instructions for Recall R12VT In addition the steering arm must be inspected for wear according to the instructions provided Your Blue Bird bus es affected by this recall are identified by body serial number s on the enclosed reply sheets If you no longer own the subject bus es please complete the appropriate section of the yellow reply sheet and return to Blue Bird in the enclosed pink postage prepaid envelope You may contact your Blue Bird dealer to arrange to have this recall performed Or if you prefer you may perform this recall yourself or have a qualified repair facility convenient to you perform this recall A qualified technician should perform this recall In the event a steering arm must be replaced you will need to contact Blue Bird Recall Administration a
4. hat was purchased from another dealer that may be affected by this recall please notify me at 478 822 2242 Labor time to perform Recall R12VT is 0 3 hours 18 minutes per bus Campaign type claims for labor reimbursement may be submitted via Blue Bird 1Warranty In the event a steering arm must be replaced you will need to contact Blue Bird Recall Administration at 478 822 2242 or by email at bill coleman blue bird com Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY P O Box 937 402 Blue Bird Blvd Fort Valley Georgia 478 825 2021 BLUE BIRD Page 2 RI2VT Dealers are reminded of their responsibilities under section 154 of The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1991 Dealers are required to complete modifications on units in their inventory before delivering to the final owner Reference Blue Bird Body Company Distributor Memo No 42 92 Questions regarding this recall campaign should be directed to me at 478 822 2242 Sincerely Bill Coleman Corporate Recall Administrator Blue Bird Corporation BLUE BIRD R12VT December 14 2012 Dear Blue Bird Owner This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act Blue Bird Corporation has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain
5. ll stud on aft up slot with through hole in ball stud Always steer arm end of drag link Fig 1 tighten castle nut to align slot with through hole 6 Torque castle nut on drag link ball stud to 160 170 ft lbs to fully seat ball stud in steer arm 7 Loosen aft castle nut approximately 6 8 turns Drag Link BLUE BIRD Castle Nut Torque 8 Using a2 b ball peen hammer strike sides of steer arm with two firm horizontal blows Once in each direction Fig 2 amp 3 NOTE Castle nut on aft drag link ball stud MUST be torqued then loosened 6 8 turns before striking steer arm 9 If ball stud taper drops out of steer arm after one or two blows then steer arm tapered hole is damaged Skip to step 13 and replace steer arm upper steering knuckle 10 If ball stud taper remains firmly seated in steer arm after two blows joint is ok 11 Torque castle nut on drag link ball stud to 160 170 ft lbs 12 Re install cotter pin If castle nut slot for cotter pin does not line up with through hole in ball stud tighten castle nut until next slot aligns with through hole Install cotter pin amp bend over pin tails This completes the corrective action Fig 3 Page 2 of 3 Drag Link BLUE AIRD Castle Nut Torque 13 Replace axle mounted steer arm BB 00063123 upper steering knuckle per procedure outlined in BBCV service manual Front Axle amp Suspension Appendix 1 of BBCV Vision Service Man
6. t 478 822 2242 or by email at bill coleman blue bird com Labor time to perform Recall R12VT is 0 3 hours 18 minutes per bus When recall RI2VT has been completed reimbursement for labor may be obtained by completing the enclosed pink request for reimbursement sheet provided and returning it to Blue Bird in the enclosed pink postage prepaid envelope BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY P O Box 937 402 Blue Bird Blvd Fort Valley Georgia 478 825 2021 BLUE BIRD Page 2 R12VT If the modifications directed by this notification were performed on your bus prior to the receipt of this recall notification complete and sign the recall reply sheet and attach a copy of the work order invoice Mail the documents in the pink self addressed postage paid envelope included with the recall notification to Blue Bird for warranty consideration Reimbursements will be made in accordance with the requirements of the National Highway Transportation Safety Act Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 573 and 577 Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days If Blue Bird Body Company should fail to or is unable to remedy this condition without charge to you you may contact ADMINISTRATOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE WASHINGTON D C 20590 Or you may call The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
7. ual Volume 1 NOTE Steer arm Fig 4 will come complete with kingpin bushing installed and reamed to correct size Skip steps in service manual that detail KINGPIN MEASUREMENT KINGPIN BUSHING Fig 4 REMOVAL STEERING KNUCKLE BORE MEASUREMENT KINGPIN BUSHING INSTALLATION KINGPIN BUSHING REAMING KINGPIN SEAL INSTALLATION 14 Re insert drag link ball stud into newly installed steering arm 15 Torque castle nut on drag link ball stud to 160 170 ft lbs 16 Re install cotter pin If castle nut slot for cotter pin does not line up with through hole in ball stud tighten castle nut until next slot aligns with through hole Install cotter pin amp bend over pin tails This completes the corrective action Page 3 of 3
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