BLUE BIRD VISION 2009: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V101000

Make Model Year
BLUE BIRD VISION 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-10 2016-02-23 2016-02-23

Production Dates: 2007-11-27 - 2008-02-18

Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R16YL-NSB

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2009 Vision transit buses manufactured from November 27, 2007, through February 18, 2008, and equipped with Caterpillar C707 engines. In the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit "PDU" stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery cable to a higher current draw during cranking.

Consequence

Exposure to high current draw may cause the battery cable to overheat, melt the wire insulation and increase the risk of a short circuit and a fire.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud. Any damaged battery cables will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YL-NSB.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.