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NHTSARecalled Aug 3, 2000 · #00V209000

BLUE BIRD/WIRING HARNESS CHAFFING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISC ENGINES. THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE GRID HEATER CAN CHAFE AGAINST THE ENGINE AND WEAR THROUGH. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE GRID HEATER POWER SUPPLY.

Product details

Product
BLUE BIRD/WIRING HARNESS CHAFFING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RE-ROUTE THE ORIGINAL GRID HEATER POWER SUPPLY HARNESS. IN ADDITION, A CLAMP WILL BE ADDED TO SUPPORT THE HARNESS AWAY FROM THE ENGINE COMPONENTS.

View the official CPSC notice