Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #13V126000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V126000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine, non-school, transit buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, and powered by cummins isb07 engines Includes 17 affected units, Grid Heater Power Supply Cable/Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine, non-school, transit buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, and powered by cummins isb07 engines
Defect Summary
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine, non-school, transit buses manufactured from august 9, 2007, through june 9, 2010, and 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. notification to owners 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.