Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #08V062000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V062000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 45 affected units, FMVSS 108/REAR LED TURN SIGNAL OPERATION, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 45 my 2008-2009 micro-bird school buses manufactured from october 1, 2007 through january 28, 2008, mounted on general motors chassis with option 3016-05 or 30117-05 led rear turn signals. these buses fail to comply with the flash rate requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the subject lights operate at approximately 180 flashes per minute and the standard requirement is 60-120 flashes per minute.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with a resistor to be installed in the turn signal circuit which will bring the led rear turn signal flash rate with standard requirements. the recall began on march 31, 2008. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V062000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2008-02-07T00:00:00
Subject: Fmvss 108/rear led turn signal operation
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 45

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R08MX
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 45 my 2008-2009 micro-bird school buses manufactured from october 1, 2007 through january 28, 2008, mounted on general motors chassis with option 3016-05 or 30117-05 led rear turn signals. these buses fail to comply with the flash rate requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the subject lights operate at approximately 180 flashes per minute and the standard requirement is 60-120 flashes per minute.
Consequence Summary: This standard specifies requirements for required original and replacement lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment and their installation. The purpose is to reduce traffic crashes, deaths and injuries resulting from crashes by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with a resistor to be installed in the turn signal circuit which will bring the led rear turn signal flash rate with standard requirements. the recall began on march 31, 2008. owners may 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-vt2n-f7kt~a4m2
NHTSA ID: 08V062000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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