Blue Bird ALL American, Commercial Series, TC2000 (1998-1999): Electrical system
Recall 03V085000 · Mar 28, 2003 · Blue Bird Body Company
4,302
vehicles affected
4,302
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V085000
- Date
- Mar 28, 2003
- Maker
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Units affected
- 4,302
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Alternator/generator/regulator
- Model years
- 1998-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACE OR MOUNTING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR BREAK WHICH WILL ALLOW THE ALTERNATOR TO DROP ONTO THE ENGINE.
What can happen
IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Bird | All American | 1998-1999 |
| Blue Bird | Commercial Series | 1998-1999 |
| Blue Bird | TC2000 | 1998-1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V085000?
3 models: Blue Bird All American (1998-1999), Blue Bird Commercial Series (1998-1999), Blue Bird TC2000 (1998-1999), about 4,302 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V085000?
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR BLUE BIRD AT.
What can happen?
IN THIS EVENT, THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE MAY EXIST.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.