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1998 Blue Bird TC2000 recall: wiring

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on October 26, 1999. It covers about 2,710 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,710
reported
Oct 26, 1999
owners notified
Dec 17, 1999

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with cummins isb engines. Electrical power cables may not have been routed properly from the alternator output to the starting motor.
Risk
If the cables are not routed properly, the cable insulation could be abraded by contact with other chassis components, causing an electrical short.
Remedy
Dealers will add loom and reroute the electrical power cable from the alternator output to staring motor. Any cables found with abrasions will be replaced.

Recall number 99V289000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V289000

Is there a recall on the 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 wiring?

Yes. Recall 99V289000, reported on October 26, 1999, covers about 2,710 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V289000?

Dealers will add loom and reroute the electrical power cable from the alternator output to staring motor. Any cables found with abrasions will be replaced.

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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