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Safety recall · 91V014000

Exterior lighting: switch Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on January 23, 1991. It covers about 7,000 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
91V014000
Reported
Jan 23, 1991
Vehicles
7,000
Area
Lights

The problem

Undersized crimp on wire from headlight switch to dimmer switch creates electrical resistance and can cause a short in the headlight wiring system.

The risk

A short could result in headlight loss which presents apotential for an accident.

The fix

Replace dimmer switch with new 14 gauge wire with properly crimped connections.

Contacts

System: headlight switch wiring.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 91V014000.
  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
1988 Blue Bird TC2000011C
1989 Blue Bird TC2000114C
1990 Blue Bird TC2000113C

Questions

Is the 91V014000 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 91V014000?

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 91V014000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on January 23, 1991. 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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