Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #09V055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V055000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 4,591 affected units, BATTERY POWER CABLE CHAFING/FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling 4,591 my 2007 and 2008 vision conventional school buses manufactured from march 29, 2006 through december 3, 2007, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the main battery power cable may chafe against the engine components at the rear of the engine.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and correct the buses free of charge. the recall began on april 2, 2009. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V055000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2009-02-17T00:00:00

Subject: Battery power cable chafing/fire

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 4,591

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R09PB

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling 4,591 my 2007 and 2008 vision conventional school buses manufactured from march 29, 2006 through december 3, 2007, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the main battery power cable may chafe against the engine components at the rear of the engine.

Consequence Summary: Chafing of the cable can result in a direct short with potential for fire.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and inspect and correct the buses free of charge. the recall began on april 2, 2009. 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-ivnm_gvid.2v4a

NHTSA ID: 09V055000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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