BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES 2002: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V177000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | COMMERCIAL SERIES | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-08-16 | 2002-07-09 | 2002-07-22 |
Production Dates: 2002-01-01 - 2002-06-21
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R02GC
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3439
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 2000 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS, THE "RANGE INHIBITED" INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DOES NOT FUNCTION.
THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ALERTED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OPERATION IS BEING INHIBITED AND THAT THE RANGE SHIFTS BEING REQUESTED BY THE OPERATOR MAY NOT OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DASH AND ACTIVATE THE INDICATOR "RANGE INHIBITED" LIGHT ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
