BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES 1998: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V191000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | COMMERCIAL SERIES | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-07-30 | 2001-06-11 | 2001-06-14 |
Production Dates: 1995-06-01 - 2001-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R01FF
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5631
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE"S" MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POWER FAILURE AND/OR RISK OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSPECT THE 12-VOLT POWER CABLE"S" FROM THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-822-2242.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R01FF.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
