Vehicle recall 91V014000 · January 23, 1991

1988-1990 Blue Bird TC2000

Undersized crimp on wire from headlight switch to dimmer switch creates electrical resistance and can cause a short in the headlight wiring system.

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

Summary: Undersized crimp on wire from headlight switch to dimmer switch creates electrical resistance and can cause a short in the headlight wiring system.
Consequence: A short could result in headlight loss which presents apotential for an accident.
Remedy: Replace dimmer switch with new 14 gauge wire with properly crimped connections.
Notes: System: headlight switch wiring.vehicle description: school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 91V014000
Reported to NHTSA: January 23, 1991
Filed by: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Owner notification: December 17, 1990
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

Recall 91V014000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 TC2000 (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988

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