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Safety recall · 88V071000

Electrical system: front underhood Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on April 26, 1988. It covers about 200 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V071000
Reported
Apr 26, 1988
Vehicles
200
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Turn indicator and headlight wiring harness can come in contact with the steering post.

The risk

When steering post turns, it can rub through insulationcausing electrical shorts.

The fix

Repair damaged wires and reroute wiring harness to avoid contact with steering post.

Contacts

System: lighting/electrical/steering.Vehicle description: school buses.

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 88V071000.
  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 Wanderlodge13D
1988 Blue Bird Wanderlodge04D

Questions

Is the 88V071000 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 88V071000?

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 88V071000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on April 26, 1988. 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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