Recall 99V-031: 1996–1999 Blue Bird Conventional
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Feb 10, 1999, covering about 2,261 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school and transit buses mounted on chassis equipped with an option for three batteries. The battery cables may not have been routed properly allowing the cable to be chafed or pinched.
The risk
This condition can cause the positive cable to short out creating the potential for a fire.
The fix
Dealers will plug the hole in the back of the battery compartment that is located directly behind the battery hold down clamp. A new hole will be added directly below the rearmost battery cable hole and the positive cable will be re-routed through the new hole.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin march 15, 1999.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 1-912-822-2242.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 › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V031000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird Conventional | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | 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 99V-031?
Vehicle description: school and transit buses mounted on chassis equipped with an option for three batteries. The battery cables may not have been routed properly allowing the cable to be chafed or pinched.
How is recall 99V-031 fixed?
Dealers will plug the hole in the back of the battery compartment that is located directly behind the battery hold down clamp. A new hole will be added directly below the rearmost battery cable hole and the positive cable will be re-routed through the new hole.
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.