NHTSA Recall 01V044003: Tie rod assembly (steering)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 842 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V044003 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R01ET |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 23, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school and transit buses and motor home chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. The suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Safety risk
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-912-822-2242 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V044003
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 1999 |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1999 |
| Blue Bird Ltc 40 | 1999 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1999 |
| Blue Bird Wanderlodge | 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.