Recall 00V245000: 1999–2001 Blue Bird ALL American
- Report received
- Aug 30, 2000
- Manufacturer
- Blue bird body company
- Potentially affected
- 1,581vehicles
- Model years
- 1999–2001
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: school and transit buses. These buses could have improperly installed or missing pinch bolts in the steering shaft assemblies.
Possible consequence
This can result in disengagement of the steering slip shaft assembly and loss of steering.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with installation instructions and new replacement bolts and locking nuts for the steering shaft assemblies.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1999 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2000 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
- 2001 Blue Bird ALL American1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.