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2008-2011 Blue Bird All American recall: wiring

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on April 9, 2013. It covers about 276 vehicles.

vehicles affected
276
reported
Apr 9, 2013
owners notified
May 3, 2013

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
Blue Bird is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 All American rear engine school buses manufactured from August 9, 2007, through June 9, 2010, powered by Cummins ISB07 engines. In the affected vehicles, the grid heater power cable may be improperly routed, which could result in contact with the chassis frame rail.
Risk
If the cable contacts the chassis frame rail it could potentially chafe against the frame thereby creating a direct short which could result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. Any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. Any damaged cables found will be replaced. The repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2013. On August 15, 2014, Blue Bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R13WD.

Recall number 13V125000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V125000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 Blue Bird All American wiring?

Yes. Recall 13V125000, reported on April 9, 2013, covers about 276 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V125000?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper positioning of the grid heater power cable. Any cables found contacting the chassis frame rail will have the grid heater cable repositioned to prevent further contact. Any damaged cables found will be replaced. The repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2013. On August 15, 2014, Blue Bird sent out renoticiation letters to owners regarding the recall. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242. Blue Bird's recall campaign number is R13WD.

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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