NHTSA Recall 06V261000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V261000; Date: Jul. 17, 2006
Should the power cable break while the bus is in use, the bus could become stranded in an active lane which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Blue Bird Vision; 2005 Blue Bird Vision; 2006 Blue Bird Vision; 2007 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 7,980
Recall Summary:
Certain 2004-2007 my vision school buses manufactured between August 5, 2003, and June 13, 2006, equipped with option 40280-02 ammeter shunt. The power cable originally installed between the toe board and the shunt may be too short and may break due to engine vibration.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and replace the short power cable with a longer one free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird recall no. R06kw. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 31, 2006
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