NHTSA Recall 03V401000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V401000; Date: Oct. 15, 2003
This additional resistance could result in overheating at the megafuse holder with potential for a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 401
Recall Summary:
2004 my blue bird vision conventional type school buses manufactured from June 12, 2003, through September 24, 2003. The bus bar that connects the ammeter shunt to the engine intake grid heater megafuse was incorrectly installed. The improper installation of this bus bar creates excessive electrical resistance and potential overheating in the grid heater power circuit.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to repair the buses free of charge. Owner notification began on 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 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R03he. 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: Oct 23, 2003
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