Recall 03V-401: 2004 Blue Bird Vision
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Oct 15, 2003, covering about 401 vehicles.
The problem
2004 my blue bird vision conventional type school buses manufactured from june 12, 2003, through september 24, 2003. The bus bar that connects the ammeter shunt to the engine intake grid heater megafuse was incorrectly installed. The improper installation of this bus bar creates excessive electrical resistance and potential overheating in the grid heater power circuit.
The risk
This additional resistance could result in overheating at the megafuse holder with potential for a fire.
The fix
Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to repair the buses free of charge. Owner notification began on october 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R03he.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V401000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-401?
2004 my blue bird vision conventional type school buses manufactured from june 12, 2003, through september 24, 2003. The bus bar that connects the ammeter shunt to the engine intake grid heater megafuse was incorrectly installed. The improper installation of this bus bar creates excessive electrical resistance and potential overheating in the grid heater power circuit.
How is recall 03V-401 fixed?
Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to repair the buses free of charge. Owner notification began on october 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.