Recall 07V-552: 2001–2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Dec 5, 2007, covering about 1,747 vehicles.

NHTSA number
07V-552
Report date
Dec 5, 2007
Vehicles affected
1,747
Owners notified
May 8, 2008

The problem

Certain my 2001 through 2007 blue bird micro bird model school buses mounted on ford diesel chassis produced with an optional battery compartment manufactured from december 14, 2000, through september 5, 2007. A fusible link provided on the ford chassis pdu power cable was removed when the cable was shortened to accommodate an optional battery compartment.

The risk

A vehicle fire can occur.

The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing a fusible link in the pdu power cable circuit and will also provide protective loom to be used as temporary protection around any sections of the power cable that the owner identifies as being damaged or chafed. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Notes

Blue bird recall no. R07mr.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 › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number07V552000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Blue Bird Micro Bird2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 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 07V-552?

Certain my 2001 through 2007 blue bird micro bird model school buses mounted on ford diesel chassis produced with an optional battery compartment manufactured from december 14, 2000, through september 5, 2007. A fusible link provided on the ford chassis pdu power cable was removed when the cable was shortened to accommodate an optional battery compartment.

How is recall 07V-552 fixed?

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing a fusible link in the pdu power cable circuit and will also provide protective loom to be used as temporary protection around any sections of the power cable that the owner identifies as being damaged or chafed. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners can 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.