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2002 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others recall: manual transmission

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 9, 2002. It covers about 3,439 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,439
reported
Jul 9, 2002
owners notified
Aug 16, 2002

Power train: manual transmission

What is wrong
On certain school and transit buses equipped with allison 2000 series transmissions, the "range inhibited" indicator light on the dash was improperly installed and does not function.
Risk
The operator will not be alerted that the transmission operation is being inhibited and that the range shifts being requested by the operator may not occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Distributors and owners will be instructed to remove the dash and activate the indicator "range inhibited" light according to instructions provided. Owner notification began august 16, 2002. 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 blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 02V177000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V177000

Is there a recall on the 2002 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others manual transmission?

Yes. Recall 02V177000, reported on July 9, 2002, covers about 3,439 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V177000?

Distributors and owners will be instructed to remove the dash and activate the indicator "range inhibited" light according to instructions provided. Owner notification began august 16, 2002. 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 blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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