Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #06V261000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06V261000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 7,980 affected units, POWER CABLE TOO SHORT/BREAKS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain 2004-2007 my vision school buses manufactured between august 5, 2003, and june 13, 2006, equipped with option 40280-02 ammeter shunt. the power cable originally installed between the toe board and the shunt may be too short and may break due to engine vibration.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and replace the short power cable with a longer one free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06V261000
Report Received Date: 2006-07-17T00:00:00
Subject: Power cable too short/breaks
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 7,980

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R06KW
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain 2004-2007 my vision school buses manufactured between august 5, 2003, and june 13, 2006, equipped with option 40280-02 ammeter shunt. the power cable originally installed between the toe board and the shunt may be too short and may break due to engine vibration.
Consequence Summary: Should the power cable break while the bus is in use, the bus could become stranded in an active lane which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and replace the short power cable with a longer one free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners may 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-3wz3-jzzd-56vw
NHTSA ID: 06V261000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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