01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2004 Blue Bird Vision recall campaigns
NHTSA 11V219000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 6, 2011
- Potential units
- 30campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vision conventional style non school buses manufactured from june 26, 2003, through december 9, 2004. the starter cable may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose thereby creating a direct short.
Why it matters: A short could result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Owner notification: April 12, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
NHTSA 11V218000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 6, 2011
- Potential units
- 3,919campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vision conventional style school buses manufactured from june 26, 2003, through december 9, 2004. the starter cable may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose thereby creating a direct short.
Why it matters: A short could result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Owner notification: April 12, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
NHTSA 10V170000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 23, 2010
- Potential units
- 195campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision non-school buses manufactured from september 19, 2003 through july 2, 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.
Why it matters: This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. the safety recall began on may 26, 2020. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Owner notification: May 26, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
NHTSA 10V169000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 23, 2010
- Potential units
- 18,821campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: May 26, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH