Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #98V313000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V313000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 2,740 affected units, BLUE BIRD/WIRING HARNESS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit forward and rear engine buses equipped with cummins isb and isc engines. the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater can chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply. the short causes the fusible link to fail.

Corrective Action

Owners will be advised to replace the original grid heater power supply harness with fusible links with a new grid heater power supply harness equipped with fuses. in addition, a clamp will be added to support the harness away from the engine components.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V313000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 1998-12-14T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/wiring harness
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 2,740

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit forward and rear engine buses equipped with cummins isb and isc engines. the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater can chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply. the short causes the fusible link to fail.
Consequence Summary: When the fusible link fails, insulation on the fusible link can ignite, creating a fire risk in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action: Owners will be advised to replace the original grid heater power supply harness with fusible links with a new grid heater power supply harness equipped with fuses. in addition, a clamp will be added to support the harness away from the engine components.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-3jvp.m3s6.zmtm
NHTSA ID: 98V313000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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