Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #10V101000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V101000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 421 affected units, WIRE HARNESS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through february 26, 2010. the wiring harness for the rear tag light may be of insufficient length resulting in the harness being routed improperly and exposing the connector to the environment which could cause the connector to corrode. corrosion could cause a direct short in the tag light circuit. a short in the tag light wiring circuit, which includes the headlight low beam circuit, could cause sudden loss of headlight low beams.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing the correct length harness free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V101000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2010-03-16T00:00:00

Subject: Wire harness for the headlights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 421

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10RR

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Blue bird has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 13, 2009 through february 26, 2010. the wiring harness for the rear tag light may be of insufficient length resulting in the harness being routed improperly and exposing the connector to the environment which could cause the connector to corrode. corrosion could cause a direct short in the tag light circuit. a short in the tag light wiring circuit, which includes the headlight low beam circuit, could cause sudden loss of headlight low beams.

Consequence Summary: Loss of low beam headlights while the vehicle is in operation could impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing the correct length harness free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2010. 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

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NHTSA ID: 10V101000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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