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NHTSARecalled Oct 26, 1999 · #99V289000

BLUE BIRD/POWER CABLE ROUTING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES. ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED PROPERLY FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO THE STARTING MOTOR. IF THE CABLES ARE NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, THE CABLE INSULATION COULD BE ABRADED BY CONTACT WITH OTHER CHASSIS COMPONENTS, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Product details

Product
BLUE BIRD/POWER CABLE ROUTING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL ADD LOOM AND REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO STARING MOTOR. ANY CABLES FOUND WITH ABRASIONS WILL BE REPLACED.

View the official CPSC notice