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Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

STEERING LOSS

Action number
PE00010
Opened
Feb 18, 2000
Closed
Aug 2, 2000
Outcome
Closed without recall

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

What NHTSA is examining

A fleet has reported that a model year 2000 blue bird school bus (freightliner chassis) allegedly, suffered a steering column shaft disconnect, resulting in a total loss of steering

Vehicles under investigation

2000 Blue Bird Blue Bird

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.