Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #07V552000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V552000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 1,747 affected units, FUSIBLE LINK ON THE PDU POWER CABLE WAS REMOVED, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 2001 through 2007 blue bird micro bird model school buses mounted on ford diesel chassis produced with an optional battery compartment manufactured from december 14, 2000, through september 5, 2007. a fusible link provided on the ford chassis pdu power cable was removed when the cable was shortened to accommodate an optional battery compartment.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing a fusible link in the pdu power cable circuit and will also provide protective loom to be used as temporary protection around any sections of the power cable that the owner identifies as being damaged or chafed. the recall began on may 8, 2008. owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V552000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2007-12-05T00:00:00
Subject: Fusible link on the pdu power cable was removed
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,747

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R07MR
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain my 2001 through 2007 blue bird micro bird model school buses mounted on ford diesel chassis produced with an optional battery compartment manufactured from december 14, 2000, through september 5, 2007. a fusible link provided on the ford chassis pdu power cable was removed when the cable was shortened to accommodate an optional battery compartment.
Consequence Summary: A vehicle fire can occur.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing a fusible link in the pdu power cable circuit and will also provide protective loom to be used as temporary protection around any sections of the power cable that the owner identifies as being damaged or chafed. the recall began on may 8, 2008. owners can 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-xxph.vqk7.zrnv
NHTSA ID: 07V552000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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