Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Rear Engine School And Transit Buses Equipped With Cummins Isb Engines, The Wiring Harness To The Combustion Air Intake Grid Heater Could Chafe Against Engine Components.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
COMMERCIAL SERIES
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V217000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
The Harness Can Wear Through Causing An Electrical Short In The Grid Heater Power Supply, Increasing The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Contacted And Advised To Add A Bracket To Support The Harness Away From The Engine Components. Blue Bird Will Provide A Replacement Harness For Any Harnesses Found Abraded And Will Reimburse The Customer For The Labor Required To Replace The Harness. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin On Or About September 29, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20010605
End Of Manufacture
20020711
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
255
Date Owners Notified
20020929
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20020812
Make Campaign Number
R02GE