Recall 99V-289: 1998 Blue Bird TC2000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Oct 26, 1999, covering about 2,710 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with cummins isb engines. Electrical power cables may not have been routed properly from the alternator output to the starting motor.
The risk
If the cables are not routed properly, the cable insulation could be abraded by contact with other chassis components, causing an electrical short.
The fix
Dealers will add loom and reroute the electrical power cable from the alternator output to staring motor. Any cables found with abrasions will be replaced.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R99df.owner notification began december 17, 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 1-912-825-2021.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 |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V289000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model 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 99V-289?
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with cummins isb engines. Electrical power cables may not have been routed properly from the alternator output to the starting motor.
How is recall 99V-289 fixed?
Dealers will add loom and reroute the electrical power cable from the alternator output to staring motor. Any cables found with abrasions will be replaced.
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.