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Blue Bird Body - Starter cable retaining nut and flat washer
Official notice
20 Aug 2010
Last checked
20 Aug 2010
An official NHTSA notice concerns Blue Bird Body - Starter cable retaining nut and flat washer. If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. A short could potentially result in a vehicle fire. Published 2010-08-20.
What to do now
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on september 24, 2010. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Units affected
3,992
Recall number
R10SL
Official notice
2010-08-20
The hazard
The hazard
If the starter cable contacts the fan hub while the fan hub is in operation, the cable covering may abrade which could result in a direct short. A short could potentially result in a vehicle fire.
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Brand: Blue Bird Body. Contact: Blue Bird Body Company.
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