Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #03V131000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V131000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 21 affected units, BLUE BIRD/ITR/HURRICANE HOT WATER HEATER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motor homes equipped with international thermal research (itr)hurricane hot water heaters, the electronic control board may adversely affect safety features in some of the systems protecting against overheating and potential fire situation.

Corrective Action

The defective electronic control board will be replaced. in the meantime, customers should turn the system off using the master on/off switch located on the side of the electronic control box which is adjacent to the heater. owner notification began april 10, 2003. owners who take their motorhomes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact itr at 1-800-755-1272 or blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V131000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2003-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/itr/hurricane hot water heater

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 21

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R03GV

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motor homes equipped with international thermal research (itr)hurricane hot water heaters, the electronic control board may adversely affect safety features in some of the systems protecting against overheating and potential fire situation.

Consequence Summary: If the safety features do not shut down properly, the heating system can continue heating, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: The defective electronic control board will be replaced. in the meantime, customers should turn the system off using the master on/off switch located on the side of the electronic control box which is adjacent to the heater. owner notification began april 10, 2003. owners who take their motorhomes to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact itr at 1-800-755-1272 or 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-x6sp_z6jf~s676

NHTSA ID: 03V131000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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