Blue Bird recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vision conventional style school buses manufactured from june 26, 2003, through december 9, 2004. The starter cable may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose thereby creating a direct short.

What could happen

A short could result in a fire.

The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. Buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. Any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Vehicles covered

• Blue Bird Vision 2004–2006

Facts

NHTSA recall number

11V218000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Blue Bird Body Company

Reported to NHTSA

Apr 6, 2011

Owners notified

Apr 12, 2011

Vehicles or items affected

3,919

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Jun 26, 2003 to Dec 9, 2004

Part

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Maker's own recall number

R11TA

Notes

Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11ta.owners may also 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 .

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Blue Bird recall: Equipment Oct 11, 2024
• Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 12, 2024
• Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 12, 2024
• Blue Bird recall: Structure Jul 19, 2024
• Blue Bird recall: Power train Apr 18, 2023
• Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, other Oct 4, 2022

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.