Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #17V101000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V101000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2015-2018 vision transit buses equipped with frame mounted battery boxes Includes 263 affected units, Battery Box Mounting Brackets May Crack, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015-2018 vision transit buses equipped with frame mounted battery boxes

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 vision transit buses equipped with frame mounted battery boxes. the support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2017. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17yy-nsb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V101000
Report Received Date: 2017-02-15T00:00:00
Subject: Battery box mounting brackets may crack
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 263

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R17YY-NSB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2015-2018 vision transit buses equipped with frame mounted battery boxes. the support brackets for these battery boxes may crack causing the battery box to separate from the chassis.
Consequence Summary: If the battery box detaches, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2017. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r17yy-nsb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 40.68

Metadata

SID: row-p8cf_xp5m_bu87
NHTSA ID: 17V101000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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