NHTSA Recall 13V126000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V126000; Date: Apr. 9, 2013
If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Blue Bird All American; 2009 Blue Bird All American; 2010 Blue Bird All American; 2011 Blue Bird All American
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 all american rear engine, non-school, transit buses manufactured from August 9, 2007, through June 9, 2010, and powered by cummins isb07 engines. In the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. Any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. Any damaged cables found will be replaced. The repairs will be made free of charge. Notification to owners began on may 3, 2013. On August 15, 2014, blue bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's recall campaign number is r13wd.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 3, 2013
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