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2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall - Campaign #02V177000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES RECALL - #02V177000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 2000 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS, THE "RANGE INHIBITED" INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DOES NOT FUNCTION.

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Vehicle 2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES
Manufacturer BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Manufactured between 1/1/2002 - 6/21/2002
Recalled on 7/22/2002
Influenced by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owners Notified on 8/16/2002
# Affected 3,439
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
 
Description ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 2000 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS, THE "RANGE INHIBITED" INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND DOES NOT FUNCTION.
Consequences THE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE ALERTED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OPERATION IS BEING INHIBITED AND THAT THE RANGE SHIFTS BEING REQUESTED BY THE OPERATOR MAY NOT OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DISTRIBUTORS AND OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DASH AND ACTIVATE THE INDICATOR "RANGE INHIBITED" LIGHT ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 2002. 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 BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.
Notes ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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