1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #99V234000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/11/1999 - 8/11/1999 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/1999 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/26/1999 |
| # Affected |
101 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 26, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-822-2242.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SUSPENSION
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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