Vehicle recall 03V085000 · March 28, 2003
Blue Bird All American, Commercial Series and 1 more model
On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb 6 cylinder engines, the lower alternator support brace or mounting hardware can loosen or break which will allow the alternator to drop onto the engine.
- Consequence
- In this event, the electrical wiring harness may be damaged and the possibility of fire may exist.
- Remedy
- Cummins will notify customers and replace the upper and lower alternator support brackets free of charge. Owners who take their vehicle to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or blue bird at 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
- 03V085000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 28, 2003
- Filed by
- BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,302
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
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 (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Blue Bird Commercial Series (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- Blue Bird TC2000 (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
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