2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES RECALL - #02V177000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 2000 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS, THE "RANGE INHIBITED" INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DOES NOT FUNCTION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2002 - 6/21/2002 |
| Recalled on |
7/22/2002 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/2002 |
| # Affected |
3,439 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 2000 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS, THE "RANGE INHIBITED" INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DOES NOT FUNCTION. |
| Consequences |
THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ALERTED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OPERATION IS BEING INHIBITED AND THAT THE RANGE SHIFTS BEING REQUESTED BY THE OPERATOR MAY NOT OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DASH AND ACTIVATE THE INDICATOR "RANGE INHIBITED" LIGHT ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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