Blue Bird Electrical System Recall 10V169000 (19K Vehicles)

The problem

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision school buses manufactured from january 30, 2003 through september 24, 2008. The power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. When this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix

Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began may 26, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Contacts

Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rw. 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 10V169000.
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
2004 Blue Bird Vision	0	17	B
2005 Blue Bird Vision	0	15	B
2006 Blue Bird Vision	0	17	B
2007 Blue Bird Vision	0	21	B
2008 Blue Bird Vision	1	30	C
2009 Blue Bird Vision	6	28	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2004 Blue Bird Vision

2005 Blue Bird Vision

2006 Blue Bird Vision

2007 Blue Bird Vision

2008 Blue Bird Vision

2009 Blue Bird Vision

Questions

Is the 10V169000 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 10V169000?

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 10V169000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on April 23, 2010. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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