2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #10V101000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2010. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE REAR TAG LIGHT MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH RESULTING IN THE HARNESS BEING ROUTED IMPROPERLY AND EXPOSING THE CONNECTOR TO THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CONNECTOR TO CORRODE. CORROSION COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE TAG LIGHT CIRCUIT. A SHORT IN THE TAG LIGHT WIRING CIRCUIT, WHICH INCLUDES THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM CIRCUIT, COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS.
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| Vehicle |
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/16/2010 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/14/2010 |
| # Affected |
421 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2010. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE REAR TAG LIGHT MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH RESULTING IN THE HARNESS BEING ROUTED IMPROPERLY AND EXPOSING THE CONNECTOR TO THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CONNECTOR TO CORRODE. CORROSION COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE TAG LIGHT CIRCUIT. A SHORT IN THE TAG LIGHT WIRING CIRCUIT, WHICH INCLUDES THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM CIRCUIT, COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY INSTALLING THE CORRECT LENGTH HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R10RR.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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