Blue Bird Recall 99V289000: Electrical System, Wiring
NHTSA recall 99V289000 · announced October 26, 1999 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 2,710 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES. ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED PROPERLY FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO THE STARTING MOTOR.
The risk
IF THE CABLES ARE NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, THE CABLE INSULATION COULD BE ABRADED BY CONTACT WITH OTHER CHASSIS COMPONENTS, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
What to do
DEALERS WILL ADD LOOM AND REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO STARING MOTOR. ANY CABLES FOUND WITH ABRASIONS WILL BE REPLACED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R99DF.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1999.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 1-912-825-2021.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
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.