Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V177000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V177000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 3,439 affected units, BLUE BIRD/TRANSMISSION INDICATOR LIGHT, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school and transit buses equipped with allison 2000 series transmissions, the "range inhibited" indicator light on the dash was improperly installed and does not function.

Corrective Action

Distributors and owners will be instructed to remove the dash and activate the indicator "range inhibited" light according to instructions provided. owner notification began august 16, 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: 02V177000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2002-07-09T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/transmission indicator light
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 3,439

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GC
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school and transit buses equipped with allison 2000 series transmissions, the "range inhibited" indicator light on the dash was improperly installed and does not function.
Consequence Summary: The operator will not be alerted that the transmission operation is being inhibited and that the range shifts being requested by the operator may not occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Distributors and owners will be instructed to remove the dash and activate the indicator "range inhibited" light according to instructions provided. owner notification began august 16, 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-nnnk.4pa9_khvw
NHTSA ID: 02V177000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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