Defect Description For Recall
2004 My Blue Bird Vision Conventional Type School Buses Manufactured From June 12, 2003, Through September 24, 2003. The Bus Bar That Connects The Ammeter Shunt To The Engine Intake Grid Heater Megafuse Was Incorrectly Installed. The Improper Installation Of This Bus Bar Creates Excessive Electrical Resistance And Potential Overheating In The Grid Heater Power Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
VISION
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
03V401000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Effect Of Defect
This Additional Resistance Could Result In Overheating At The Megafuse Holder With Potential For A Fire.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Notify Its Customers And Provide InstruCTIons And Parts To Repair The Buses Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began On October 23, 2003. 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 478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
20030612
End Of Manufacture
20030924
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
401
Date Owners Notified
20031023
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20031015
Make Campaign Number
R03HE