Recall 05V382000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Defect in 2001-2006 BLUE BIRD TC2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,863 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V382000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,863 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2002 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2002 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2003 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2003 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2004 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2004 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2004 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2005 BLUE BIRD VISION, 2005 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2005 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2006 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2006 BLUE BIRD VISION
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Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE BUS SHUT DOWN WHILE IN OPERATION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
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.
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