Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #03V355000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V355000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 486 affected units, BLUE BIRD/LOOMED POWER CABLES, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain school buses, the power cables that run from the starter to the power distributor unit may chafe against the bottom corner of the front floor panel, resulting in an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will provide owners with parts and instructions to install revised cable mounting brackets. owner notification began october 23, 2003. 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: 03V355000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2003-09-26T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/loomed power cables
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 486

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R03GX
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain school buses, the power cables that run from the starter to the power distributor unit may chafe against the bottom corner of the front floor panel, resulting in an electrical short.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short could result in the shut down of engine parts or result in an underhood fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will provide owners with parts and instructions to install revised cable mounting brackets. owner notification began october 23, 2003. 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-wbez~erit~2m34
NHTSA ID: 03V355000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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