Recall 96V198000 — POWER TRAIN Defect in 1996-1996 BLUE BIRD Q-BUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 5 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V198000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 5 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
OVERSIZED ROTORS WERE INSTALLED IN THE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS IN THESE BUSES.
Safety Consequence
WHEN THE BUS IS IN SERVICE AND THE OVERSIZED ROTOR INSIDE THE ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN MOTOR BECOMES HEATED, THE ROTOR EXPANDS CAUSING THE MOTOR TO BECOME SLUGGISH, STALL AND COULD SEIZE, FAILING COMPLETELY.
Remedy
NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN WILL PERFORM THE MODIFICATION TO THESE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS.
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