1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES RECALL - #02V233000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BLUE BIRD OPTION 40177 CUMMINS ISB ENGINE, THE ALTERNATOR POWER CABLES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO THE STARTER MOTOR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/9/1998 - 2/25/1999 |
| Recalled on |
9/5/2002 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/30/2002 |
| # Affected |
318 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BLUE BIRD OPTION 40177 CUMMINS ISB ENGINE, THE ALTERNATOR POWER CABLES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO THE STARTER MOTOR. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CABLES ARE NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, THE CABLE INSULATION COULD BE ABRADED BY CONTACT WITH OTHER CHASSIS COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A SHORT TO GROUND. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD A LOOM AND REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE FROM ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO STARTING MOTOR. THE ALTERNATOR POWER CABLE WILL BE REPLACED IF ABRASIONS ARE FOUND. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER 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 |
1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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