NHTSA Recall 11V219000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V219000; Date: Apr. 6, 2011
A short could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Blue Bird Vision; 2005 Blue Bird Vision; 2006 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vision conventional style non school buses manufactured from June 26, 2003, through December 9, 2004. The starter cable may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose thereby creating a direct short.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. Buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. Any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11ta. 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: Apr 12, 2011
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