Blue Bird Recall 01V191000: Electrical System, Wiring

NHTSA recall 01V191000 · announced June 11, 2001 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 5,631 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POWER FAILURE AND/OR RISK OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Blue Bird All American
• 1999 Blue Bird All American
• 2000 Blue Bird All American
• 2001 Blue Bird All American
• 1996 Blue Bird Commercial Series
• 1997 Blue Bird Commercial Series
• 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series
• 1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series
• 2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series
• 2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series
• 1996 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 1997 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 1998 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 1999 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 2000 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 2001 Blue Bird Q-bus
• 1996 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1997 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1998 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1999 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 2000 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 2001 Blue Bird Tc2000

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.