Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #99V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V031000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 2,261 affected units, BLUE BIRD/BATTERY CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses mounted on chassis equipped with an option for three batteries. the battery cables may not have been routed properly allowing the cable to be chafed or pinched.

Corrective Action

Dealers will plug the hole in the back of the battery compartment that is located directly behind the battery hold down clamp. a new hole will be added directly below the rearmost battery cable hole and the positive cable will be re-routed through the new hole.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V031000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1999-02-10T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/battery cable

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 2,261

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R99CL

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses mounted on chassis equipped with an option for three batteries. the battery cables may not have been routed properly allowing the cable to be chafed or pinched.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause the positive cable to short out creating the potential for a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will plug the hole in the back of the battery compartment that is located directly behind the battery hold down clamp. a new hole will be added directly below the rearmost battery cable hole and the positive cable will be re-routed through the new hole.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 99V031000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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