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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V064000

2010 Blue Bird All American — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Published February 25, 2010 · Recall initiated: February 5, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V064000, published February 25, 2010 and initiated February 5, 2010. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2010 Blue Bird All American — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables.

What's the hazard

BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 5, 2009 AND JANUARY 18, 2010. THE BATTERY CABLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE FRONT BOTTOM OF THE LARGE BATTERY COMPARTMENT RESULTING IN THE BATTERY CABLES POTENTIALLY BEING PINCHED BETWEEN THE FRONT BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BOX AND THE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET.

What to do

BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REROUTE IMPROPERLY ROUTED CABLES AND SECURE AND ANY PINCHED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.

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Recall details

Brand
BLUE BIRD
Model
ALL AMERICAN
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Lot
2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Blue Bird All American — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V064000 on February 25, 2010. Reported hazard: BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 5, 2009 AND JANUARY 18, 2010. THE BATTERY CABLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE FRONT BOTTOM OF THE LARGE BATTERY COMPARTMENT RESULTING IN THE BATTERY CABLES POTENTIALLY BEING PINCHED BETWEEN THE FRONT BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BOX AND THE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET.

What should I do if I have this product?

BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REROUTE IMPROPERLY ROUTED CABLES AND SECURE AND ANY PINCHED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: ALL AMERICAN.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)