Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V303000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V303000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 157 affected units, BLUE BIRD/ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school and transit buses equipped with caterpillar 3126e engines and felsted electronic pedal assemblies, an internal return spring on the throttle position sensor was incorrectly manufactured. the spring, which is too long, cuts a trace into the printed circuit board causing the sensor to fail.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the throttle position sensors. any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. owner notification began december 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V303000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2002-11-12T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/accelerator pedal assembly
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Potentially Affected Units: 157

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GP
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school and transit buses equipped with caterpillar 3126e engines and felsted electronic pedal assemblies, an internal return spring on the throttle position sensor was incorrectly manufactured. the spring, which is too long, cuts a trace into the printed circuit board causing the sensor to fail.
Consequence Summary: This will cause the engine to return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensors. any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. owner notification began december 12, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer 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-dfda~ztaq~5889
NHTSA ID: 02V303000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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