2004 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #03V401000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2004 MY BLUE BIRD VISION CONVENTIONAL TYPE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 12, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2003. THE BUS BAR THAT CONNECTS THE AMMETER SHUNT TO THE ENGINE INTAKE GRID HEATER MEGAFUSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THIS BUS BAR CREATES EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND POTENTIAL OVERHEATING IN THE GRID HEATER POWER CIRCUIT.
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| Vehicle |
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/12/2003 - 9/24/2003 |
| Recalled on |
10/16/2003 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/23/2003 |
| # Affected |
401 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
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| Description |
2004 MY BLUE BIRD VISION CONVENTIONAL TYPE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 12, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2003. THE BUS BAR THAT CONNECTS THE AMMETER SHUNT TO THE ENGINE INTAKE GRID HEATER MEGAFUSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THIS BUS BAR CREATES EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND POTENTIAL OVERHEATING IN THE GRID HEATER POWER CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
THIS ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE COULD RESULT IN OVERHEATING AT THE MEGAFUSE HOLDER WITH POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 23, 2003. 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 478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R03HE.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 |
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for OTHER, SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2004 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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