Blue Bird Fuses And Circuit Breakers Recall 07V552000

The problem

Certain my 2001 through 2007 blue bird micro bird model school buses mounted on ford diesel chassis produced with an optional battery compartment manufactured from december 14, 2000, through september 5, 2007. A fusible link provided on the ford chassis pdu power cable was removed when the cable was shortened to accommodate an optional battery compartment.

The risk

A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.

The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses by installing a fusible link in the pdu power cable circuit and will also provide protective loom to be used as temporary protection around any sections of the power cable that the owner identifies as being damaged or chafed. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners can contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Contacts

Blue bird recall no. R07mr. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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 07V552000.
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	Recalls	Grade
2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird	3	C
2002 Blue Bird Micro Bird	5	D
2003 Blue Bird Micro Bird	5	D
2004 Blue Bird Micro Bird	5	D
2005 Blue Bird Micro Bird	4	D
2006 Blue Bird Micro Bird	10	F
2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird	10	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2002 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2003 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2004 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2005 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2006 Blue Bird Micro Bird

2007 Blue Bird Micro Bird

Questions

Is the 07V552000 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 07V552000?

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 07V552000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on December 5, 2007. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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