NHTSA Campaign 11V219000 — BLUE BIRD VISION 2005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Structured reference page built from public recall data. Campaign: 11V219000. Vehicle: BLUE BIRD VISION. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V219000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | BLUE BIRD VISION |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | R11TA |
Official summary
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2006 VISION CONVENTIONAL STYLE NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 26, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2004. THE STARTER CABLE MAY CONTACT AND POTENTIALLY CHAFE AGAINST THE STEEL BRAIDED POWER STEERING HOSE THEREBY CREATING A DIRECT SHORT.
Official consequence
A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Official remedy
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SUBJECT BUSES FOR PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STARTER CABLE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE. BUSES FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WILL HAVE A CLAMP INSTALLED TO PREVENT FURTHER CONTACT. ANY DAMAGED POWER STEERING HOSES OR STARTER CABLES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Official notes
BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11TA.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 90408 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V219000 |
| Make | BLUE BIRD |
| Model | VISION |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | R11TA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Manufacturer Name | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2003-06-26 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2004-12-09 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 30 |
| Action Date | 2011-04-12 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Report Date | 2011-04-06 |
| Notification Date | 2011-04-06 |
| Official Summary | BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2006 VISION CONVENTIONAL STYLE NON SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 26, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 9, 2004. THE STARTER CABLE MAY CONTACT AND POTENTIALLY CHAFE AGAINST THE STEEL BRAIDED POWER STEERING HOSE THEREBY CREATING A DIRECT SHORT. |
| Official Consequence | A SHORT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Official Remedy | BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SUBJECT BUSES FOR PROPER CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE STARTER CABLE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE. BUSES FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WILL HAVE A CLAMP INSTALLED TO PREVENT FURTHER CONTACT. ANY DAMAGED POWER STEERING HOSES OR STARTER CABLES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Official Notes / Contact | BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11TA.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000041178000240567000000202 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |