1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series and Blue Bird TC2000 recall: alternator/generator/regulator
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on September 5, 2002. It covers about 318 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 318
- reported
- Sep 5, 2002
- owners notified
- Sep 30, 2002
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 02V233000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 02V233000
Is there a recall on the 1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series and Blue Bird TC2000 alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 02V233000, reported on September 5, 2002, covers about 318 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V233000?
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.
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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