Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : TC2000 | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19980226 - 19991026 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V289000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19991217 | Date Received by ODI: 19991026 | Date Added to Database: 19991029 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R99DF | ||
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2710 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB ENGINES. ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED PROPERLY FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO THE STARTING 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, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD LOOM AND REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE FROM THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT TO STARING MOTOR. ANY CABLES FOUND WITH ABRASIONS WILL BE REPLACED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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