2009 BLUE BIRD VISION; 2008 BLUE BIRD VISION
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Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2008-2009 Vision school buses manufactured between May 10, 2007, and March 5, 2008, that are equipped with Caterpillar C707 engines. In these buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit stud as the battery cable, which exposes the battery cable to higher current during engine cranking. This excessive current can cause the battery cable to overheat, melt the wire insulation, and potentially create a short circuit that increases fire risk.
Blue Bird will notify owners of affected buses. Dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud and replace any damaged battery cables at no charge. The recall began on March 10, 2016. Owners should contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to arrange the repairs, and can reference recall number R16YL-SB.
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Exposure to high current draw may cause the battery cable to overheat, melt the wire insulation and increase the risk of a short circuit and a fire.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud. Any damaged battery cables will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YL-SB.
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Vision school buses manufactured from May 10, 2007, through March 5, 2008 and equipped with Caterpillar C707 engines. In the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit (PDU) stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery cable to a higher current draw during cranking.
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