NHTSA recall 03V355000
Electrical system
Blue Bird Vision
Reported Sep 26, 2003486 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R03GXBuilt Jun 12, 2003 – Sep 23, 2003
The defect
On certain school buses, the power cables that run from the starter to the power distributor unit may chafe against the bottom corner of the front floor panel, resulting in an electrical short.
The risk
An electrical short could result in the shut down of engine parts or result in an underhood fire.
The remedy
Blue bird will provide owners with parts and instructions to install revised cable mounting brackets. owner notification began october 23, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.