Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #03V401000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V401000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 401 affected units, BLUE BIRD/ENGINE AIR INTAKE GRID HEATER/OVERHEATS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

2004 my blue bird vision conventional type school buses manufactured from june 12, 2003, through september 24, 2003. the bus bar that connects the ammeter shunt to the engine intake grid heater megafuse was incorrectly installed. the improper installation of this bus bar creates excessive electrical resistance and potential overheating in the grid heater power circuit.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to repair the buses free of charge. owner notification began on 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 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V401000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2003-10-15T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/engine air intake grid heater/overheats
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 401

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R03HE
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 2004 my blue bird vision conventional type school buses manufactured from june 12, 2003, through september 24, 2003. the bus bar that connects the ammeter shunt to the engine intake grid heater megafuse was incorrectly installed. the improper installation of this bus bar creates excessive electrical resistance and potential overheating in the grid heater power circuit.
Consequence Summary: This additional resistance could result in overheating at the megafuse holder with potential for a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to repair the buses free of charge. owner notification began on 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 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-qse4.xm3r~agm7
NHTSA ID: 03V401000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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