NHTSA Recall 02V303000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V303000; Date: Nov. 12, 2002
This will cause the engine to return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Blue Bird All American
Component: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 157
Recall Summary:
On certain school and transit buses equipped with caterpillar 3126e engines and felsted electronic pedal assemblies, an internal return spring on the throttle position sensor was incorrectly manufactured. The spring, which is too long, cuts a trace into the printed circuit board causing the sensor to fail.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the throttle position sensors. Any chafed brake hoses will be replaced. Owner notification began December 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer 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: Dec 12, 2002
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