2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision — Electrical system: wiring
Published February 23, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 23, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V100000, published February 23, 2016. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Vision school buses manufactured from May 10, 2007, through March 5, 2008 and equipped with Caterpillar C707 engines. In the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit (PDU) stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery cable to a higher current draw during cranking.
What to do
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud. Any damaged battery cables will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YL-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2009 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Blue Bird Vision | 2008 Blue Bird Vision — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V100000 on February 23, 2016. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Vision school buses manufactured from May 10, 2007, through March 5, 2008 and equipped with Caterpillar C707 engines. In the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit (PDU) stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery cable to a higher current draw during cranking.
What should I do if I have this product?
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud. Any damaged battery cables will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YL-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.