2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #05V382000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2006 MY BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, TC2000, AND VISION TRANSIT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 5, 2001, AND JULY 15, 2005. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH THAT HAS CONNECTIONS THAT MAY BE LOOSE ON THE BATTERY SWITCH STUDS CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BUS TO SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/2001 - 5/31/2005 |
| Recalled on |
8/31/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/19/2005 |
| # Affected |
5,863 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN 2001 THROUGH 2006 MY BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, TC2000, AND VISION TRANSIT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 5, 2001, AND JULY 15, 2005. THESE BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH THAT HAS CONNECTIONS THAT MAY BE LOOSE ON THE BATTERY SWITCH STUDS CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BUS TO SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
SHOULD THE BUS SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM ON HOW TO REPAIR THE SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19 , 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R05KA.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY:1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SUSPENSION
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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