| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19960205 - 19990118 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V031000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990315 | Date Received by ODI: 19990210 | Date Added to Database: 19990216 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R99CL | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2261 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MOUNTED ON CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTION FOR THREE BATTERIES. THE BATTERY CABLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED PROPERLY ALLOWING THE CABLE TO BE CHAFED OR PINCHED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE POSITIVE CABLE TO SHORT OUT CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PLUG THE HOLE IN THE BACK OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT THAT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND THE BATTERY HOLD DOWN CLAMP. A NEW HOLE WILL BE ADDED DIRECTLY BELOW THE REARMOST BATTERY CABLE HOLE AND THE POSITIVE CABLE WILL BE RE-ROUTED THROUGH THE NEW HOLE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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