1997 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS RECALL - #01V191000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1995 - 5/31/2001 |
| Recalled on |
6/14/2001 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/30/2001 |
| # Affected |
5,631 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POWER FAILURE AND/OR RISK OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSPECT THE 12-VOLT POWER CABLE(S) FROM THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R01FF.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
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