Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #03V085000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V085000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 4,302 affected units, BLUE BIRD/ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.

Corrective Action

Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V085000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2003-03-28T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/alternator support brackets
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,302

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.
Consequence Summary: In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
Corrective Action: Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-kyrk_kve9~sk5j
NHTSA ID: 03V085000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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