Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V154000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V154000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 436 affected units, BLUE BIRD/TRANSMISSION WARNING LIGHT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes and tour coaches, a 'check trans' warning light which is required by allison transmission installation instructions was omitted. in the event the transmission shift selector malfunctions (looses power or sends erroneous signals to the transmission electronic control unit), the computer will stop accepting input from the electronic shift selector unit. if this condition occurs, the transmission will be held in the last valid range selected. although the single digit range selected display on the shift selector will be blank or a dash, the driver may not be aware that a malfunction has occurred.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a "check trans" warning light on these vehicles. owner notification began july 31, 2002. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V154000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2002-06-13T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/transmission warning light
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 436

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GA
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain motor homes and tour coaches, a 'check trans' warning light which is required by allison transmission installation instructions was omitted. in the event the transmission shift selector malfunctions (looses power or sends erroneous signals to the transmission electronic control unit), the computer will stop accepting input from the electronic shift selector unit. if this condition occurs, the transmission will be held in the last valid range selected. although the single digit range selected display on the shift selector will be blank or a dash, the driver may not be aware that a malfunction has occurred.
Consequence Summary: The driver may shift the transmission selector to change direction and the transmission would not recognize it and remain in the original direction resulting in the potential for a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a "check trans" warning light on these vehicles. owner notification began july 31, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9qii-h8db.dq2r
NHTSA ID: 02V154000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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