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NHTSARecalled Feb 17, 2009 · #09V055000

BATTERY POWER CABLE CHAFING/FIRE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 4,591 MY 2007 AND 2008 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 29, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES. THE MAIN BATTERY POWER CABLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE ENGINE COMPONENTS AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. CHAFING OF THE CABLE CAN RESULT IN A DIRECT SHORT WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE.

Product details

Product
BATTERY POWER CABLE CHAFING/FIRE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND CORRECT THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.

View the official CPSC notice