Recall 01V191000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Defect in 1996-2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,631 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V191000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,631 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1996 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS, 1996 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 1997 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS, 1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1997 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 1998 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS, 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1999 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS, 1999 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2000 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2000 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 2000 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS, 2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2001 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 2001 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS, 2001 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POWER FAILURE AND/OR RISK OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
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.
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