Recall 02V233000: 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 5, 2002

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

318vehicles

Model years

1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain front engine school and transit buses equipped with blue bird option 40177 cummins isb engine, the alternator power cables may not be routed properly from the alternator output to the starter motor.

Possible consequence

If the cables are not routed properly, the cable insulation could be abraded by contact with other chassis components resulting in a short to ground.

Remedy

Dealers will add a loom and reroute the electrical power cable from alternator output to starting motor. The alternator power cable will be replaced if abrasions are found. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 30, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Blue Bird Commercial0 complaints
• 1998 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints