NHTSA Recall 06V464000: Column (steering)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 227 vehicles. It affects 2008 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V464000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R06LD |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | December 6, 2006 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 2008 blue bird vision school buses built from october 23 through november 21, 2006. A temporary bolt was used to secure the steering wheel during the manufacturing process. The temporary bolt was to be removed and replaced with a permanent bolt with a lock coating during the final assembly stage. The temporary bolt was not removed and replaced on the subject units, but instead the bolt was reused.
Safety risk
Reuse of the attaching screw could allow the steering wheel to loosen during operation which could result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death to occupants.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by replacing the screw with a new attaching screw free of charge. The recall began on december 11, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R06ld.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V464000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2008 |
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.