Electrical system: wiringRecall 01V-191 · Blue Bird vehicles

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 01V-191 covers 5,631 Blue Bird vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5,6314 models

ReportedJun 11, 2001Owners notified Jul 30, 2001

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH REAR MOUNTED ENGINES. THE 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY CABLE(S) MAY BE CHAFFED BY HOSES, HARNESSES, FRAME COMPONENTS, OR CLAMPS.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POWER FAILURE AND/OR RISK OF FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND INSPECT THE 12-VOLT POWER CABLE(S) FROM THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. 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 1-912-822-2242.

BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R01FF.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Blue Bird ALL American1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Blue Bird Commercial Series1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Blue Bird Q-BUS1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Blue Bird TC20001996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Built from June 1, 1995 to May 31, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.