NHTSA recall 03V085000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 03V085000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Reported | 2003-03-28 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Units potentially affected | 4302 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE OR MOUNTING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO DROP ONTO THE ENGINE.
What can happen
IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.
The remedy
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1998-03-05 to 1999-06-03. |
|---|---|
| 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN | Built 1998-03-05 to 1999-06-03. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES | Built 1998-03-05 to 1999-06-03. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES | Built 1998-03-05 to 1999-06-03. |
| 1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1998-03-05 to 1999-06-03. |
| 1999 BLUE BIRD TC2000 | Built 1998-03-05 to 1999-06-03. |
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