Blue Bird Commercial Series (1998) – 01V191000

Defect Description For Recall

Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses Equipped With Rear Mounted Engines. The 12-Volt Power Supply Cable(S) May Be Chaffed By Hoses, Harnesses, Frame Components, Or Clamps.

Make Of Vehicle

BLUE BIRD

Model Of Vehicle

COMMERCIAL SERIES

Year

1998

Recall Campaign Number

01V191000

Component Description

Electrical System:Wiring

Effect Of Defect

This Condition Can Result In Power Failure And/Or Risk Of Fire In The Engine Compartment.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Remove And Inspect The 12-Volt Power Cable(S) From The Battery To The Starter And, If Necessary, Will Replace The Cables. Owner Notification Began July 30, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Blue Bird At 1-912-822-2242.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Start Of Manufacture

19950601

End Of Manufacture

20010531

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

5631

Date Owners Notified

20010730

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Date Report Received

20010611

Make Campaign Number

R01FF

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard