| Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TC2000 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980309 - 19990225 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V233000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020930 | Date Received by ODI: 20020905 | Date Added to Database: 20020905 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: R02GK | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 318 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN FRONT ENGINE SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BLUE BIRD OPTION 40177 CUMMINS ISB ENGINE, THE ALTERNATOR POWER CABLES MAY NOT BE ROUTED PROPERLY FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO THE STARTER MOTOR. |
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Consequence:
IF THE CABLES ARE NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, THE CABLE INSULATION COULD BE ABRADED BY CONTACT WITH OTHER CHASSIS COMPONENTS RESULTING IN A SHORT TO GROUND. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A LOOM AND REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE FROM ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO STARTING MOTOR. THE ALTERNATOR POWER CABLE WILL BE REPLACED IF ABRASIONS ARE FOUND. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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