1998 BLUE BIRD CSRE RECALL - #98V043000
RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING SET.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 BLUE BIRD CSRE |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/6/1997 - 2/9/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/1998 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/12/1998 |
| # Affected |
151 |
| Recalled for |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT CAN ILLUMINATE WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE BEING SET. |
| Consequences |
A DRIVER MAY SEE THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT ON AND LEAVE THE BUS. THE BUS MAY THEN ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD A DIODE TO THE STOP LIGHT CIRCUIT TO PREVENT ILLUMINATION OF THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR UNLESS THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN SET. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 12, 1998.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 1-912-825-2021.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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