Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V153000 Reported July 2, 1998

Blue bird/hand throttle cable

Q: What is recall 98V153000?

NHTSA recall 98V153000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 2, 1998. It addresses: Blue bird/hand throttle cable. The recall affects approximately 1,896 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 1,896 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V153000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,896

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 2, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit and school buses. movement of the hand throttle cable in the accelerator bracket rubs a groove in the bracket. the hand throttle cable can become wedged in this groove preventing the accelerator from returning to the idle position.

Safety Consequence

The throttle cable would not return to the idle position, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Owners will be contacted and advised to disconnect the hand throttle cable until replacement parts are available.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 98V153000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98V153000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V153000?

NHTSA recall 98V153000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on July 2, 1998. It addresses: Blue bird/hand throttle cable. The recall affects approximately 1,896 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V153000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.