Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #10V169000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V169000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 18,821 affected units, POWER CABLES/ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision school buses manufactured from january 30, 2003 through september 24, 2008. the power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. when this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began may 26, 2020. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V169000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2010-04-23T00:00:00
Subject: Power cables/electrical short/fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 18,821

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10RW
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision school buses manufactured from january 30, 2003 through september 24, 2008. the power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. when this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system.
Consequence Summary: This condition could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began may 26, 2020. 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-67qv_25h8.du8p
NHTSA ID: 10V169000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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