Vehicle recall 16V101000 · February 23, 2016

2009 Blue Bird Vision

In the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit (PDU) stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2009 Vision transit buses manufactured from November 27, 2007, through February 18, 2008, and equipped with Caterpillar C707 engines. In the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same Power Distribution Unit (PDU) stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery cable to a higher current draw during cranking.
Consequence: Exposure to high current draw may cause the battery cable to overheat, melt the wire insulation and increase the risk of a short circuit and a fire.
Remedy: Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud. Any damaged battery cables will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's recall number for this campaign is R16YL-NSB.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 16V101000
Reported to NHTSA: February 23, 2016
Filed by: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer campaign: R16YL-NSB
Owner notification: March 10, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 2
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring; Electrical system › Starter assembly; Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 16V101000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Blue Bird Vision (2009): 2009

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