1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES RECALL - #03V085000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE OR MOUNTING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO DROP ONTO THE ENGINE.
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 |
3/5/1998 - 6/3/1999 |
| Recalled on |
3/19/2003 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
4,302 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE OR MOUNTING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO DROP ONTO THE ENGINE. |
| Consequences |
IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST. |
| Corrective action |
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR BLUE BIRD AT 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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