NHTSA Recall 02V154000: Automatic transmission (power train)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 436 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Blue Bird Ltc 40.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V154000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R02GA |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | June 13, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 31, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes and tour coaches, a 'check trans' warning light which is required by allison transmission installation instructions was omitted. In the event the transmission shift selector malfunctions (looses power or sends erroneous signals to the transmission electronic control unit), the computer will stop accepting input from the electronic shift selector unit. If this condition occurs, the transmission will be held in the last valid range selected. Although the single digit range selected display on the shift selector will be blank or a dash, the driver may not be aware that a malfunction has occurred.
Safety risk
The driver may shift the transmission selector to change direction and the transmission would not recognize it and remain in the original direction resulting in the potential for a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a "check trans" warning light on these vehicles. Owner notification began july 31, 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
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V154000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Ltc 40 | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Blue Bird Wanderlodge | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.