Blue Bird Commercial Series 2003

Model Commercial Series made in 2003 by Blue Bird got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment adaptive and vehicle speed control.

Model 2003

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
02V217000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 06/05/2001 to 07/11/2002V (Vehicle)25509/29/2002MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY08/12/200208/14/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain rear engine school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater could chafe against engine components.
Consequence SummaryThe harness can wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be contacted and advised to add a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. blue bird will provide a replacement harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace the harness. owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 29, 2002. 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 1-478-822-2242.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
04V426000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 02/17/1999 to 06/29/2004V (Vehicle)37209/21/2004MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY08/30/200408/31/2004
Defect SummaryCertain blue bird 1999-2005 all american, tc/2000, micro bird, vision, conventional, and commercial series school buses equipped with sure-loc wheelchair securement systems and manufactured between february 17, 1999, and august 13, 2004. certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began september 21, 2004. owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at blue bird at 478-822-2242.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05V152000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY V (Vehicle)486MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY04/07/200504/15/2005
Defect SummaryCertain 2001 through 2005 all american, commercial series, and q-bus school and transit buses equipped with john deere 8.1 cng engines. the subject buses equipped with the john deere engines may surge inappropriately due to erractic operation of the air throttle if the engine is taken from full to zero load.
Consequence SummaryUnexpected engine surge could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Corrective SummaryJohn deere will notify blue bird's customers and repair the engines free of charge. customers are being instructed to contact john deere at 1-800-jd-engine.
NotesCustomers 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.

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