Blue Bird Wiring Recall 01V191000 (5,631 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with rear mounted engines. The 12-volt power supply cable(s) may be chaffed by hoses, harnesses, frame components, or clamps.

The risk

This condition can result in power failure and/or risk of fire in the engine compartment.

The fix

Dealers will remove and inspect the 12-volt power cable(s) from the battery to the starter and, if necessary, will replace the cables. Owner notification began july 30, 2001. 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.

Contacts

Blue bird recall no. R01ff. 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 01V191000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1998 Blue Bird All American	1	9	C
1999 Blue Bird All American	0	16	D
2000 Blue Bird All American	0	16	D
2001 Blue Bird All American	1	14	D
1996 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	2	B
1997 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	3	B
1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	7	D
1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	11	F
2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	7	D
2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series	0	6	D
1996 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	3	C
1997 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	2	C
1998 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	4	D
1999 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	5	D
2000 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	6	F
2001 Blue Bird Q-Bus	0	5	D
1996 Blue Bird TC2000	0	14	C
1997 Blue Bird TC2000	0	8	B
1998 Blue Bird TC2000	0	17	D
1999 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C
2000 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C
2001 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1998 Blue Bird All American

1999 Blue Bird All American

2000 Blue Bird All American

2001 Blue Bird All American

1996 Blue Bird Commercial Series

1997 Blue Bird Commercial Series

1998 Blue Bird Commercial Series

1999 Blue Bird Commercial Series

2000 Blue Bird Commercial Series

2001 Blue Bird Commercial Series

1996 Blue Bird TC2000

1997 Blue Bird TC2000

1998 Blue Bird TC2000

1999 Blue Bird TC2000

2000 Blue Bird TC2000

2001 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 01V191000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V191000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V191000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on June 11, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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