Recall report: Steering issue forces recall for Blue Bird buses

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The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

  • Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2019-2021 Blue Bird Vision school buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The castle nuts used to connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link. If the drag link separates, loss of steering control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,471 vehicles are affected by this recall.
  • Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2020 Blue Bird Vision gasoline-powered buses. The castle nuts that connect the steering drag link to the steering arm may have not been correctly tightened, potentially causing separation of the drag link. If the drag link separates, loss of steering control may occur, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 11 vehicles are affected by this recall.
  • Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle. An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 13 vehicles are affected by this recall.
  • Newell Coach Corp. is recalling certain 2020-2021 P50 motor coaches. The decorative cover for the center console column may be knocked loose by the driver’s foot, allowing the piece to become lodged under the brake pedal. If the cover piece becomes lodged under the brake pedal, the ability to stop the coach may be impacted, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 42 vehicles are affected by this recall.
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