Recall 91V014000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 1988-1990 BLUE BIRD TC2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 91V014000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
UNDERSIZED CRIMP ON WIRE FROM HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO DIMMER SWITCH CREATES ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND CAN CAUSE A SHORT IN THE HEADLIGHT WIRING SYSTEM.
Safety Consequence
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN HEADLIGHT LOSS WHICH PRESENTS APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE DIMMER SWITCH WITH NEW 14 GAUGE WIRE WITH PROPERLY CRIMPED CONNECTIONS.
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