BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 4,591 MY 2007 AND 2008 VISION CONVENTIONAL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 29, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINES. THE MAIN BATTERY POWER CABLE MAY CHAFE AGAINST THE ENGINE COMPONENTS AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE.
Blue Bird Body Company – BATTERY POWER CABLE CHAFING/FIRE
| Report Received Date | 02/17/2009 |
| NHTSA ID | 09V055000 |
| Consequence Summary | CHAFING OF THE CABLE CAN RESULT IN A DIRECT SHORT WITH POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND CORRECT THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Recall Code | R09PB |
| Potentially Affected | 4591 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=09V055000) |
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