BLUE BIRD VISION 2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V355000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-10-23 | 2003-09-26 | 2003-09-29 |
Production Dates: 2003-06-12 - 2003-09-23
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R03GX
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 486
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE POWER CABLES THAT RUN FROM THE STARTER TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTOR UNIT MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT FLOOR PANEL, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD RESULT IN THE SHUT DOWN OF ENGINE PARTS OR RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL REVISED CABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2003. 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.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R03GX.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
