1996-1999 Blue Bird Conventional recall: cables

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on February 10, 1999. It covers about 2,261 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 2,261
reported: Feb 10, 1999
owners notified: Mar 15, 1999

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

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses mounted on chassis equipped with an option for three batteries. The battery cables may not have been routed properly allowing the cable to be chafed or pinched.
Risk: This condition can cause the positive cable to short out creating the potential for a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will plug the hole in the back of the battery compartment that is located directly behind the battery hold down clamp. A new hole will be added directly below the rearmost battery cable hole and the positive cable will be re-routed through the new hole.

Recall number 99V031000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Conventional 1996-1999 1996 1997 1998 1999

Questions about recall 99V031000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1999 Blue Bird Conventional cables?

Yes. Recall 99V031000, reported on February 10, 1999, covers about 2,261 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V031000?

Dealers will plug the hole in the back of the battery compartment that is located directly behind the battery hold down clamp. A new hole will be added directly below the rearmost battery cable hole and the positive cable will be re-routed through the new hole.

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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