Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Forward And Rear Engine Buses Equipped With Cummins Isb And Isc Engines. The Wiring Harness To The Combustion Air Intake Grid Heater Can Chafe Against The Engine And Wear Through Causing An Electrical Short In The Grid Heater Power Supply. The Short Causes The Fusible Link To Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
TC1000
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V313000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Effect Of Defect
When The Fusible Link Fails, Insulation On The Fusible Link Can Ignite, Creating A Fire Risk In The Engine Compartment.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Advised To Replace The Original Grid Heater Power Supply Harness With Fusible Links With A New Grid Heater Power Supply Harness Equipped With Fuses. In Addition, A Clamp Will Be Added To Support The Harness Away From The Engine Components.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19980226
End Of Manufacture
19981127
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2740
Date Owners Notified
19981217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19981214