Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V217000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V217000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 255 affected units, BLUE BIRD/WIRING HARNESS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain rear engine school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater could chafe against engine components.

Corrective Action

Owners will be contacted and advised to add a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. blue bird will provide a replacement harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace the harness. owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 29, 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: 02V217000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2002-08-12T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/wiring harness
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 255

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GE
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain rear engine school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater could chafe against engine components.
Consequence Summary: The harness can wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Owners will be contacted and advised to add a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. blue bird will provide a replacement harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace the harness. owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 29, 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-6mbc_wdb2.yw26
NHTSA ID: 02V217000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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