The problem
Vehicle description: front engine school and transit buses. The power distribution unit (pdu) cables are inadequately supported or routed in close proximity to the steering pitman arm.
The risk
The cable can chafe resulting in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Owners will be provided with step by step repair instructions for re-routing the wires.
Contacts
Owner notification began april 13, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free repair kit 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).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V071000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.