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NHTSARecalled Oct 9, 1996 · #96V198000

BLUE BIRD/POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

OVERSIZED ROTORS WERE INSTALLED IN THE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS IN THESE BUSES. 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.

Product details

Product
BLUE BIRD/POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN WILL PERFORM THE MODIFICATION TO THESE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS.

View the official CPSC notice