BLUE BIRD TC2000 1989: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V014000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD TC2000 1989
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1990-12-17 1991-01-23 1991-01-25

Production Dates: 1988-02-01 - 1990-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

UNDERSIZED CRIMP ON WIRE FROM HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO DIMMER SWITCH CREATES ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND CAN CAUSE A SHORT IN THE HEADLIGHT WIRING SYSTEM.

Consequence

A SHORT COULD RESULT IN HEADLIGHT LOSS WHICH PRESENTS APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE DIMMER SWITCH WITH NEW 14 GAUGE WIRE WITH PROPERLY CRIMPED CONNECTIONS.

Notes

SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.