Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #11V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V218000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 3,919 affected units, STARTER CABLE CHAFES, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vision conventional style school buses manufactured from june 26, 2003, through december 9, 2004. the starter cable may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose thereby creating a direct short.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V218000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2011-04-06T00:00:00
Subject: Starter cable chafes
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,919

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R11TA
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vision conventional style school buses manufactured from june 26, 2003, through december 9, 2004. the starter cable may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose thereby creating a direct short.
Consequence Summary: A short could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. 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-va7x_7jiw-qnsb
NHTSA ID: 11V218000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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