Electrical systemRecall 03V-355 · 2004 Blue Bird Vision
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 03V-355 covers 486 2004 Blue Bird Vision for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V355000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE POWER CABLES THAT RUN FROM THE STARTER TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTOR UNIT MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT FLOOR PANEL, RESULTING IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
The risk
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD RESULT IN THE SHUT DOWN OF ENGINE PARTS OR RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The fix
BLUE BIRD WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL REVISED CABLE MOUNTING BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2003. 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.
BLUE BIRD RECALL NO. R03GX.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 12, 2003 to September 23, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.