Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 91V014000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1991-01-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V014000

Exterior lighting: headlights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-01-23
Owners notified
1990-12-17

Defect description

UNDERSIZED CRIMP ON WIRE FROM HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO DIMMER SWITCH CREATES ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AND CAN CAUSE A SHORT IN THE HEADLIGHT WIRING SYSTEM.

Safety risk

A SHORT COULD RESULT IN HEADLIGHT LOSS WHICH PRESENTS APOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE DIMMER SWITCH WITH NEW 14 GAUGE WIRE WITH PROPERLY CRIMPED CONNECTIONS.

Notes

SYSTEM: HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
BLUE BIRD TC20001990 1989 1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.