The problem
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2010 vision school buses manufactured between may 12 and september 10, 2009 that were equipped with an optional wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift power cable may come in contact with the engine exhaust manifold.
The risk
Should the cable contact the manifold, its insulation would melt causing a potential for a direct short which could resultin a vehicle fire.
The fix
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect the wheelchair lift power cable and repair if necessary. The safety recall began on december 17, 2009. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Contacts
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r09pw. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 09V441000.
- 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.