Defect Description For Recall
Certain School Buses Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In The Following States: Alaska, Colorado, ConneCTIcut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, And The District Of Columbia. In Extremely Cold Weather, The Microswitches Used Internally To Position The Stop Arm Sign In The Open And Closed Positions May MalfunCTIon, Causing The Sign To Open Or Close In An Improper Position, Or To Not Open At All.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
VISION
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
05V239000
Component Description
Other:School Bus Stop Arm Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Should The Stop Arm Not Perform Properly, A Child Or Pedestrian May Be Endangered By Passing Vehicles Should The Motorist Not Stop At The Correct Location.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Original Switch With A Switch Pack That Is Not Sensitive To Extreme Cold Weather And Will Inspect To Ensure The Microswitch Heater Wiring Is Properly Connected Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 12, 2005. Owners May Contact Blue Bird At 478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8894
Date Owners Notified
20050812
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20050520
Make Campaign Number
R05JV