2003 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
2003 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2003 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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