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Safety recall · 87V115000

Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 28, 1987. It covers about 550 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V115000
Reported
Jul 28, 1987
Vehicles
550
Area
Lights

The problem

A RELAY IN THE FLASHING CIRCUIT COULD FAIL.

The risk

Red warning lights would not flash, but would be onconstantly.

The fix

Replace defective flasher units with new units with reliable relays.

Contacts

System: warning lights.Vehicle description: school buses with florida warning light system.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V115000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Blue Bird School Bus11D

Questions

Is the 87V115000 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 87V115000?

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 87V115000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 28, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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