NHTSA recall 03V085000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Blue Bird All American and 2 more
Reported Mar 28, 20034,302 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYBuilt Mar 5, 1998 – Jun 3, 1999
The defect
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.
The risk
In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
The 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.