1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall - Campaign #98V043000

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1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #98V043000

RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING SET.

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Vehicle 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 9/6/1997 - 2/9/1998 Recalled on 3/12/1998 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 3/12/1998 # Affected 151 Recalled for INTERIOR LIGHTING   Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING SET. Consequences A DRIVER MAY SEE THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND LEAVE THE BUS. THE BUS MAY THEN ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Corrective action DEALERS WILL ADD A DIODE TO THE STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT TO PREVENT ILLUMINATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR UNLESS THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN SET. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 12, 1998.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 1-912-825-2021.ALSO 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 TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL