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2004-2006 Blue Bird Vision recall: cables

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on April 6, 2011. It covers about 30 vehicles.

vehicles affected
30
reported
Apr 6, 2011
owners notified
Apr 12, 2011

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 vision conventional style non school buses manufactured from june 26, 2003, through december 9, 2004. The starter cable may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose thereby creating a direct short.
Risk
A short could result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. Buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. Any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 11V219000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V219000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Blue Bird Vision cables?

Yes. Recall 11V219000, reported on April 6, 2011, covers about 30 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V219000?

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the subject buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. Buses found to have insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. Any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 10, 2011. Owners may 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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