Vehicle recall 02V217000 · August 12, 2002
Blue Bird All American and Commercial Series
On certain rear engine school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater could chafe against engine…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain rear engine school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater could chafe against engine components.
- Consequence
- The harness can wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners will be contacted and advised to add a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. Blue bird will provide a replacement harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace the harness. Owner notification is expected to begin on or about September 29, 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V217000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 2002
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- R02GE
- Owner notification
- September 29, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 255
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Blue Bird All American (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Blue Bird Commercial Series (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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