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2002-2003 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Commercial Series recall: wiring

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on August 12, 2002. It covers about 255 vehicles.

vehicles affected
255
reported
Aug 12, 2002
owners notified
Sep 29, 2002

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
On certain rear engine school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater could chafe against engine components.
Risk
The harness can wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners will be contacted and advised to add a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. Blue bird will provide a replacement harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace the harness. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 29, 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 02V217000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V217000

Is there a recall on the 2002-2003 Blue Bird All American and Blue Bird Commercial Series wiring?

Yes. Recall 02V217000, reported on August 12, 2002, covers about 255 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V217000?

Owners will be contacted and advised to add a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. Blue bird will provide a replacement harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace the harness. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 29, 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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