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2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall - Campaign #02V217000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES RECALL - #02V217000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING

ON CERTAIN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES, THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE GRID HEATER COULD CHAFE AGAINST ENGINE COMPONENTS.

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Vehicle 2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 6/5/2001 - 7/11/2002
Recalled on 8/14/2002
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 9/29/2002
# Affected 255
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
 
Description ON CERTAIN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES, THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE GRID HEATER COULD CHAFE AGAINST ENGINE COMPONENTS.
Consequences THE HARNESS CAN WEAR THROUGH CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE GRID HEATER POWER SUPPLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Corrective action OWNERS WILL BE CONTACTED AND ADVISED TO ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE ENGINE COMPONENTS. BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT HARNESS FOR ANY HARNESSES FOUND ABRADED AND WILL REIMBURSE THE CUSTOMER FOR THE LABOR REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 29, 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 POWER TRAIN, MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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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