Blue Bird Vision Buses Recalled for Potential Starter Cable Fire Hazard
Blue Bird is recalling 2004-2006 Vision non-school buses because the starter cable may chafe the power steering hose, creating a short circuit that could result in a fire.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical short) that could result in a fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2006 Vision conventional style non-school buses manufactured between June 26, 2003, and December 9, 2004. The recall involves 30 affected vehicles.
The defect involves the starter cable, which may contact and potentially chafe against the steel braided power steering hose. This contact can create a direct short, which could result in a fire.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the buses for proper clearance between the starter cable and the power steering hose. Buses with insufficient clearance will have a clamp installed to prevent further contact. Any damaged power steering hoses or starter cables will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about May 10, 2011. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD VISION
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 30
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VISION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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