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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1989 Blue Bird All American School Bus in Canada.
NOTE: 1980-95 FORWARD CONTROL BUSES. PASSENGER CLOTHING (I.E. DRAWSTRINGS, BELTS) MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL AT THE STEPWELL WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. IF THE DRIVER WERE UNAWARE THAT THE CLOTHING HAD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL, HE OR SHE COULD CLOSE THE DOOR AND DRIVE OFF, THEREBY DRAGGING THE ENTANGLED PASSENGER. CORRECTION: MODIFICATION KITS WILL BE INSTALLED TO ENCLOSE IDENTIFIED CATCH POINTS ON THE HANDRAIL.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
NOTE: 1980-92 FORWARD CONTROL VEHICLES. PASSENGER CLOTHING (I.E. DRAWSTRINGS, BELTS) MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL AT THE STEPWELL WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. IF THE DRIVER WERE UNAWARE THAT THE CLOTHING HAD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE HANDRAIL, HE OR SHE COULD CLOSE THE DOOR AND DRIVE OFF, THEREBY DRAGGING THE ENTANGLED PASSENGER. CORRECTION: MODIFIED HANDRAILS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A failure of this component (structure) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
ON REAR ENGINE BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY RUB AGAINST THE BATTERY CABLE RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: POWER STEERING HOSES WILL BE REROUTED AND BATTERY CABLES SECURED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE LOCK PINS IN THE STEERING WHEEL/HUB ASSEMBLY MAY SHEAR OFF, ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO TURN ON THE HUB. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: A POSITIVE LOCKING HUB PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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