Recall
Blue Bird Vision — 09V441000
NHTSA ID
09V441000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Vision
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2009-11-17
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Units Affected
180
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R09PW
Summary
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 12 AND SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT POWER CABLE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence
SHOULD THE CABLE CONTACT THE MANIFOLD, ITS INSULATION WOULD MELT CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A DIRECT SHORT WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT POWER CABLE AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.