1996 Blue Bird Q-Bus and Blue Bird TC2000 recall: power train
Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on October 9, 1996. It covers about 5 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5
- reported
- Oct 9, 1996
- owners notified
- Oct 10, 1996
Power train
- What is wrong
- Oversized rotors were installed in the powertrain drive motors in these buses.
- Risk
- When the bus is in service and the oversized rotor inside the electric powertrain motor becomes heated, the rotor expands causing the motor to become sluggish, stall and could seize, failing completely.
- Remedy
- Northrup-grumman will perform the modification to these powertrain drive motors.
Recall number 96V198000
Affected vehicles
- Blue Bird Q-Bus 1996 1996
- Blue Bird TC2000 1996 1996
Questions about recall 96V198000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Blue Bird Q-Bus and Blue Bird TC2000 power train?
Yes. Recall 96V198000, reported on October 9, 1996, covers about 5 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V198000?
Northrup-grumman will perform the modification to these powertrain drive motors.
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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