1998 Blue Bird Q-Bus, Blue Bird TC1000 and others recall: front underhood

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on December 14, 1998. It covers about 2,740 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,740
reported: Dec 14, 1998
owners notified: Dec 17, 1998

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit forward and rear engine buses equipped with cummins isb and isc engines. The wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater can chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply. The short causes the fusible link to fail.
Risk: When the fusible link fails, insulation on the fusible link can ignite, creating a fire risk in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Owners will be advised to replace the original grid heater power supply harness with fusible links with a new grid heater power supply harness equipped with fuses. In addition, a clamp will be added to support the harness away from the engine components.

Recall number 98V313000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V313000

Is there a recall on the 1998 Blue Bird Q-Bus, Blue Bird TC1000 and others front underhood?

Yes. Recall 98V313000, reported on December 14, 1998, covers about 2,740 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V313000?

Owners will be advised to replace the original grid heater power supply harness with fusible links with a new grid heater power supply harness equipped with fuses. In addition, a clamp will be added to support the harness away from the engine components.

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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