Defect Description For Recall
Certain Blue Bird 2002 Through 2006 My All American, Conventional, Minibird, Microbird, Vision, And Tc2000 School Buses Originally Sold In Or Currently Registered In States Other Than 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 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
05V251000
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 Motorists Should The Motorist Not Stop At The Correct Location.
Fix Defect
Blue Bird Will Notify All Its Customers Of This Campaign. For Those Buses Operated In Or Near Any Of The States Listed Above, Blue Bird Is Encouraging The Bus Owners To Obtain The Replacement Switch. For Those Buses Operated In The Warmer States, Blue Bird Will Replace The Switch Upon Owner Request. For Those Customers Who Request The Remedy, Blue Bird Will 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. The Safety Improvement Campaign 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
3121
Date Owners Notified
20050812
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20050520
Make Campaign Number
R05JW