2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall - Campaign #10V101000

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2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN RECALL - #10V101000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS

BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2010. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE REAR TAG LIGHT MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH RESULTING IN THE HARNESS BEING ROUTED IMPROPERLY AND EXPOSING THE CONNECTOR TO THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CONNECTOR TO CORRODE. CORROSION COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE TAG LIGHT CIRCUIT. A SHORT IN THE TAG LIGHT WIRING CIRCUIT, WHICH INCLUDES THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM CIRCUIT, COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS.

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Vehicle 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 Recalled on 3/16/2010 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 4/14/2010 # Affected 421 Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS   Description BLUE BIRD HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 13, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2010. THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE REAR TAG LIGHT MAY BE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH RESULTING IN THE HARNESS BEING ROUTED IMPROPERLY AND EXPOSING THE CONNECTOR TO THE ENVIRONMENT WHICH COULD CAUSE THE CONNECTOR TO CORRODE. CORROSION COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE TAG LIGHT CIRCUIT. A SHORT IN THE TAG LIGHT WIRING CIRCUIT, WHICH INCLUDES THE HEADLIGHT LOW BEAM CIRCUIT, COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS. Consequences LOSS OF LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION COULD IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH. Corrective action BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES BY INSTALLING THE CORRECT LENGTH HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. Notes BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R10RR.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . See also 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, COLUMN 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STEERING, COLUMN 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for STRUCTURE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for EQUIPMENT 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE 2010 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN Recall for PARKING BRAKE