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NHTSARecalled Apr 23, 2010 · #10V169000

POWER CABLES/ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 30, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. THE POWER CABLES RUNNING TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT STUD AND DRIVER'S CONTROL MODULE STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH THE LUG (EYELET) FLAT SIDE UP. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, VIBRATION MAY WEAR THE INSULATION PERMITTING DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE LUG AND THE PDU OR DCM WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Product details

Product
POWER CABLES/ELECTRICAL SHORT/FIRE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
2004 THROUGH, 2009 VISION, 2003 THROUGH
UPCs

What you should do

BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 26, 2020. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.

View the official CPSC notice