Recall 06V-261: 2004–2007 Blue Bird Vision

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jul 17, 2006, covering about 7,980 vehicles.

NHTSA number
06V-261
Report date
Jul 17, 2006
Vehicles affected
7,980
Owners notified
Aug 31, 2006

The problem

Certain 2004-2007 my vision school buses manufactured between august 5, 2003, and june 13, 2006, equipped with option 40280-02 ammeter shunt. The power cable originally installed between the toe board and the shunt may be too short and may break due to engine vibration.

The risk

Should the power cable break while the bus is in use, the bus could become stranded in an active lane which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and replace the short power cable with a longer one free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Notes

Blue bird recall no. R06kw.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
ComponentElectrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number06V261000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Vision2004, 2005, 2006, 2007All years

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 06V-261?

Certain 2004-2007 my vision school buses manufactured between august 5, 2003, and june 13, 2006, equipped with option 40280-02 ammeter shunt. The power cable originally installed between the toe board and the shunt may be too short and may break due to engine vibration.

How is recall 06V-261 fixed?

Blue bird will notify owners and replace the short power cable with a longer one free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may 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.