NHTSA Recall 02V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V177000; Date: Jul. 9, 2002
The operator will not be alerted that the transmission operation is being inhibited and that the range shifts being requested by the operator may not occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Blue Bird All American; 2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series; 2002 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 3,439
Recall Summary:
On certain school and transit buses equipped with allison 2000 series transmissions, the "range inhibited" indicator light on the dash was improperly installed and does not function.
How to Fix:
Distributors and owners will be instructed to remove the dash and activate the indicator "range inhibited" light according to instructions provided. Owner notification began August 16, 2002. 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.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 16, 2002
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