Recall
Blue Bird Vision — 03V355000
NHTSA ID
03V355000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Vision
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2003-09-26
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
486
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R03GX
Summary
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE POWER CABLES THAT RUN FROM THE STARTER TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTOR UNIT MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT FLOOR PANEL, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD RESULT IN THE SHUT DOWN OF ENGINE PARTS OR RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL REVISED CABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN 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 1-478-822-2242.