Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #99V234000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V234000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 101 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 102, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: front engine school buses equipped with allison world transmissions. these buses do not fully comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission, shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." the neutral safety switch is wired incorrectly allowing the starter to engage when the ignition is turned "on," followed by the transmission selector being placed in forward or reverse positions, and then the ignition turned to the "start" position.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with parts and instructions necessary to modify the engine starter/transmission shift electrical circuitry. if an owner so desires, a dealer can perform the modification for them.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V234000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 1999-08-23T00:00:00
Subject: Blue bird/fmvss 102
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 101

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R99DE
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: front engine school buses equipped with allison world transmissions. these buses do not fully comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission, shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." the neutral safety switch is wired incorrectly allowing the starter to engage when the ignition is turned "on," followed by the transmission selector being placed in forward or reverse positions, and then the ignition turned to the "start" position.
Consequence Summary: This condition would cause the engine to star and run if the ignition was turned to the "start" position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Owners will be provided with parts and instructions necessary to modify the engine starter/transmission shift electrical circuitry. if an owner so desires, a dealer can perform the modification for them.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 99V234000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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