NHTSA Recall 10V296000: Column (steering)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 127 vehicles. It affects 2010 Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V296000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10SB |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | June 29, 2010 |
| Owner notification | October 5, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.)
Safety 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.
Remedy
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V296000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 2010 |
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.