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2009 BLUE BIRD VISION
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V075000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 3,419 MY 2008 AND 2009 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2007 THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 AND C7 07 ENGINES. INCORRECT BOLTS AND/OR SPACERS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO ATTACH THE FAN BLADE TO THE FAN CLUTCH.
Consequence Summary:AS A RESULT, THE FAN BLADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CLUTCH AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE FRONT OF THE BUS. THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE SERVICED WITH THE HOOD OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNING UNTIL THE BOLTS/SPACERS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND, IF NEEDED, REPLACED.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20070118
End Date of Manufacturing:20081029
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:3419
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20090407
Recall Initiator:ODI
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20090309
Record Creation Date:20090309
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:83625

SEATS
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V251000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 69 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MICRO BIRD AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 THROUGH MAY 2, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIER. THE OFFSET LEG OF THE BARRIER FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN LOCATED INCORRECTLY AND INCORRECT PADDING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE 34 INCH OFFSET BARRIERS WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE LEG PROTECTION ZONE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence Summary:VEHICLE OCCUPANTS MAY SUFFER INJURIES IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BARRIER PADS WITH A NEW DESIGNED PAD FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20070929
End Date of Manufacturing:20090502
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:69
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20090812
Recall Initiator:OVSC
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20090706
Record Creation Date:20090706
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:222
Caroops Record ID:80627

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V214000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 377 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2008 THROUGH MAY 17, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH PROPANE ENGINES. THE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE MAY LEAK AND/OR FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF HYDRAULIC STEERING ASSIST.
Consequence Summary:LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-422-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20080513
End Date of Manufacturing:20090517
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:377
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20090730
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20090611
Record Creation Date:20090611
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:72752

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V312000
Defect Summary:THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE CHASSIS FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR RETAINED ON CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2009 MY BLUE BIRD VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2004 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2008.
Consequence Summary:IMPROPER ROUTING OR RETENTION OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES MAY RESULT IN BRAKE HOSES CHAFFING AGAINST THE BUS BODY AND/OR CHASSIS COMPONENTS WHICH COULD CAUSE A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20040111
End Date of Manufacturing:20080422
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:5422
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20080808
Recall Initiator:ODI
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20080711
Record Creation Date:20080711
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:72538

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V312000
Defect Summary:THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE CHASSIS FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR RETAINED ON CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2009 MY BLUE BIRD VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2004 THROUGH APRIL 22, 2008.
Consequence Summary:IMPROPER ROUTING OR RETENTION OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES MAY RESULT IN BRAKE HOSES CHAFFING AGAINST THE BUS BODY AND/OR CHASSIS COMPONENTS WHICH COULD CAUSE A LEAK IN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20040111
End Date of Manufacturing:20080422
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:5422
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20080808
Recall Initiator:ODI
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20080711
Record Creation Date:20080711
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:69086

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V229000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH."
Consequence Summary:IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE PANELS MAY SEPARATE EXPOSING THE OCCUPANTS TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING ADDITIONAL RIVETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20030306
End Date of Manufacturing:20080328
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:23464
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20080918
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20080520
Record Creation Date:20080520
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:221
Caroops Record ID:61083

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V309000
Defect Summary:A PLUG ON THE OUTLET SIDE OF THE FUEL PUMP CAN CRACK ON CERTAIN 2008 AND 2009 MY BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 23, 2007 THROUGH JULY 4, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES.
Consequence Summary:A CRACK IN THIS PLUG CAN RESULT IN A HIGH PRESSURE FUEL SPRAY OR LEAK WHICH, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD IS WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH CATERPILLAR TO NOTIFY OWNERS TO CONTACT THEIR LOCAL CATERPILLAR DEALER FOR A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20070523
End Date of Manufacturing:20080704
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:1824
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20080710
Record Creation Date:20080711
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:58036

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign No. 08V229000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 23,464 MY 2005 THROUGH 2009 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION SCHOOL AND TRANSIT MODEL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 22, 2004, AND MARCH 28, 2008, AND MY 2004 THROUGH 2007 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES AND CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 6, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 16, 2006. THE RIVET PATTERN MAY BE INCORRECT IN SECTIONS OF THE REAR ROOF SHEET JOINT THAT ATTACHES TO THE REAR ROOF CAP. WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF ROOF RIVETS, THE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 221, "JOINT STRENGTH."
Consequence Summary:IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE PANELS MAY SEPARATE EXPOSING THE OCCUPANTS TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY ADDING ADDITIONAL RIVETS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20030306
End Date of Manufacturing:20080328
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:23464
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20080918
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20080520
Record Creation Date:20080520
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:221
Caroops Record ID:57932

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V290000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, AND EXCEL 102 MODEL NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 17, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence Summary:A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CATERPILLAR DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20070517
End Date of Manufacturing:20081113
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:103
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:
Recall Initiator:ODI
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20100628
Record Creation Date:20100628
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:50550

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V284000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 7,772 MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 27, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 10, 2009. THE LID GASKET ON THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR MAY DETERIORATE AND CONTAMINATE THE POWER STEERING FLUID WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST.
Consequence Summary:LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20070327
End Date of Manufacturing:20090610
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:7772
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20090811
Recall Initiator:ODI
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20090723
Record Creation Date:20090723
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:47724

OTHER:SCHOOL BUS STOP ARM ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V335000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, AND MICRO BIRD SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 18, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 11, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIALTY MANUFACTURING, INC. (SMI) 000290 LED LIGHT KITS. A CHANGE TO THE WIRE USED IN THE LED LIGHT KITS MAY REDUCE THE EFFECTIVE LIFE OF THE LIGHTS USED ON THE STOP ARMS. THE LIGHTS MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence Summary:SHOULD THE LED LIGHTS STOP FUNCTIONING, VISIBILITY OF A STOPPED BUS WOULD BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING A CHILD OR PEDESTRIAN TO INJURY BY PASSING VEHICLES.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY SMI. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SMI WARRANTY SERVICE AT 1-800-951-7867 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20080418
End Date of Manufacturing:20090211
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:3736
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20090924
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20090825
Record Creation Date:20090825
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:37455

SEATS
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V328000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN, VISION, MICRO BIRD, AND CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 30, 2003 AND MAY 7, 2009. INCORRECT OFFSET LEG BARRIER PADS OR 2/3 SEAT BACK PADS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. BUSES WITH INCORRECT PADS INSTALLED FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 222, "SCHOOL BUS PASSENGER SEATING AND CRASH PROTECTION."
Consequence Summary:IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT(S).
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE BUSES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20030714
End Date of Manufacturing:20090507
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:37095
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20090918
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20090813
Record Creation Date:20090813
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:222
Caroops Record ID:37336

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V169000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 30, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. THE POWER CABLES RUNNING TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT STUD AND DRIVER'S CONTROL MODULE STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH THE LUG (EYELET) FLAT SIDE UP. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, VIBRATION MAY WEAR THE INSULATION PERMITTING DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE LUG AND THE PDU OR DCM WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Consequence Summary:THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 26, 2020. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20030130
End Date of Manufacturing:20080924
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:18821
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20100526
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20100423
Record Creation Date:20100423
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:17666

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V170000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 VISION NON-SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 2003 THROUGH JULY 2, 2008. THE POWER CABLES RUNNING TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT STUD AND DRIVER'S CONTROL MODULE STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH THE LUG (EYELET) FLAT SIDE UP. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, VIBRATION MAY WEAR THE INSULATION PERMITTING DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE LUG AND THE PDU OR DCM WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Consequence Summary:THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 26, 2020. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20030919
End Date of Manufacturing:20080402
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:195
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20100526
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20100423
Record Creation Date:20100423
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:17596

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V289000
Defect Summary:BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN AND VISION MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 23, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 9, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence Summary:A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Summary:BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLER TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CATERPILLAR DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Begin Date of Manufacturing:20070523
End Date of Manufacturing:20100309
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:3686
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:
Recall Initiator:ODI
Manufacturer that Filed Report:BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Report Received Date:20100628
Record Creation Date:20100628
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:8065
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