Recall
Blue Bird Vision — 09V055000
NHTSA ID
09V055000
Make
Blue Bird
Model
Vision
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2009-02-17
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
4,591
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
R09PB
Summary
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 4,591 MY 2007 AND 2008 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 29, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES. THE MAIN BATTERY POWER CABLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE ENGINE COMPONENTS AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.
Consequence
CHAFING OF THE CABLE CAN RESULT IN A DIRECT SHORT WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE.
Remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND CORRECT THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.