Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers Blue Bird recall

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on August 12, 1992. It covers about 275 vehicles across 10 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 92V115000
Reported: Aug 12, 1992
Vehicles: 275
Area: Electrical system

The problem

A 150 amp circuit breaker, option 4362, has been wired in parallel with a standard equipment circuit, thereby not providing the required protection.

The risk

In the event of a major short-circuit, inadequate circuitprotection could result in a fire in the rear engine compartment.

The fix

THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT CIRCUIT MUST BE REMOVED.

Contacts

System: electrical system.Vehicle description: all american and tc2000 rear engine buses.

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 92V115000.
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.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1988 Blue Bird All American	0	8	C
1989 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1990 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1991 Blue Bird All American	0	8	C
1992 Blue Bird All American	16	9	D
1988 Blue Bird TC2000	0	11	C
1989 Blue Bird TC2000	1	14	C
1990 Blue Bird TC2000	1	13	C
1991 Blue Bird TC2000	0	12	C
1992 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C

Questions

Is the 92V115000 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 92V115000?

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 92V115000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 12, 1992. 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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