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1998-1999 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others recall: alternator/generator/regulator

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on March 28, 2003. It covers about 4,302 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,302
reported
Mar 28, 2003
related complaints
1

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

What is wrong
On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.
Risk
In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
Remedy
Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or blue bird at 478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 03V085000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

1998 Blue Bird All American1999 Blue Bird All American1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series1998 Blue Bird TC20001999 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions about recall 03V085000

Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Blue Bird All American, Blue Bird Commercial Series and others alternator/generator/regulator?

Yes. Recall 03V085000, reported on March 28, 2003, covers about 4,302 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V085000?

Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or blue bird at 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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