Recall 98V-313: 1998 Blue Bird Q-Bus, 1998 Blue Bird TC1000 and 1 more
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Dec 14, 1998, covering about 2,740 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school and transit forward and rear engine buses equipped with cummins isb and isc engines. The wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater can chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply. The short causes the fusible link to fail.
The risk
When the fusible link fails, insulation on the fusible link can ignite, creating a fire risk in the engine compartment.
The fix
Owners will be advised to replace the original grid heater power supply harness with fusible links with a new grid heater power supply harness equipped with fuses. In addition, a clamp will be added to support the harness away from the engine components.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin december 17, 1998. 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 1-912-825-2021.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V313000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird Q-Bus | 1998 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC1000 | 1998 | All years |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-313?
Vehicle description: school and transit forward and rear engine buses equipped with cummins isb and isc engines. The wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater can chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply. The short causes the fusible link to fail.
How is recall 98V-313 fixed?
Owners will be advised to replace the original grid heater power supply harness with fusible links with a new grid heater power supply harness equipped with fuses. In addition, a clamp will be added to support the harness away from the engine components.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.