Power trainRecall 96V-198 · Blue Bird vehicles
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 96V-198 covers 5 Blue Bird vehicles for a power train problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
OVERSIZED ROTORS WERE INSTALLED IN THE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS IN THESE BUSES.
The risk
WHEN THE BUS IS IN SERVICE AND THE OVERSIZED ROTOR INSIDE THE ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN MOTOR BECOMES HEATED, THE ROTOR EXPANDS CAUSING THE MOTOR TO BECOME SLUGGISH, STALL AND COULD SEIZE, FAILING COMPLETELY.
The fix
NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN WILL PERFORM THE MODIFICATION TO THESE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:ELECTRIC POWERED SCHOOL BUSES. OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN AT 1-410-993-2699 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-9608.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 May 31, 1996 to July 9, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.