Recall 03V085000: 1998–1999 Blue Bird TC2000 and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 28, 2003

Manufacturer

Blue bird body company

Potentially affected

4,302vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

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 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.

Possible consequence

In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Blue Bird ALL American1 complaints
• 1999 Blue Bird ALL American0 complaints
• 1998 Blue Bird Commercial0 complaints
• 1999 Blue Bird Commercial0 complaints
• 1998 Blue Bird TC20000 complaints
• 1999 Blue Bird TC20005 complaints