NHTSA Recall 10V380000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V380000; Date: Aug. 20, 2010
If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. A short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Blue Bird All American; 2008 Blue Bird All American; 2009 Blue Bird All American; 2010 Blue Bird All American; 2011 Blue Bird All American
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 466
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 all american non school buses manufactured from July 16, 2006 through August 3, 2010 equipped with cummins isb-02, isb-07, and isb-10 engines. An incorrect combination of flat washer and serrated nut was installed on the bolt that secures the starter cable retaining clamp to its attaching bracket at the front of the engine above the engine cooling fan. The flat washer prevents the serrated nut from locking against the attaching bracket. Over time, the serrated nut may back off allowing the starter cable to fall and contact the fan hub while in operation.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on September 24, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10sl. Owners may also 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: Sep 24, 2010
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