Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #13V125000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V125000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, powered by cummins isb07 engines Includes 276 affected units, Grid Heater Power Supply Cable/Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, powered by cummins isb07 engines

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, powered by cummins isb07 engines. in the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. Any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. any damaged cables found will be replaced. the repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on may 3, 2013. on august 15, 2014, blue bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wd.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V125000
Report Received Date: 2013-04-09T00:00:00
Subject: Grid heater power supply cable/possible fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 276

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R13WD
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine school buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, powered by cummins isb07 engines. in the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.
Consequence Summary: If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. Any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. any damaged cables found will be replaced. the repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on may 3, 2013. on august 15, 2014, blue bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wd.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9t9n~z9zc_m6bi
NHTSA ID: 13V125000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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