1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall - Campaign #96V198000

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1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #96V198000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN

OVERSIZED ROTORS WERE INSTALLED IN THE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS IN THESE BUSES.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Manufactured between 5/31/1996 - 7/9/1996 Recalled on 11/1/1996 Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Owners Notified on 10/10/1996 # Affected 5 Recalled for POWER TRAIN   Description OVERSIZED ROTORS WERE INSTALLED IN THE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS IN THESE BUSES. Consequences WHEN THE BUS IS IN SERVICE AND THE OVERSIZED ROTOR INSIDE THE ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN MOTOR BECOMES HEATED, THE ROTOR EXPANDS CAUSING THE MOTOR TO BECOME SLUGGISH, STALL AND COULD SEIZE, FAILING COMPLETELY. Corrective action NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN WILL PERFORM THE MODIFICATION TO THESE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:ELECTRIC POWERED SCHOOL BUSES. OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN AT 1-410-993-2699 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-9608.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. See also 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS 1996 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY