Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #10V379000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V379000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 3,992 affected units, STARTER CABLE RETAINING NUT AND FLAT WASHER, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through august 7, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. an incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. the flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V379000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2010-08-20T00:00:00
Subject: Starter cable retaining nut and flat washer
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 3,992

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R10SL
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american school buses manufactured from may 29, 2006 through august 7, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. an incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. the flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.
Consequence Summary: If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. a short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 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

SID: row-xbqw~hdsh-q9pm
NHTSA ID: 10V379000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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