NHTSA Recall 03V085000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on March 28, 2003, covering an estimated 4,302 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.

4,302

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

NHTSA campaign	03V085000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Report received	March 28, 2003
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V085000

Make and model	Model years
Blue Bird All American	1998, 1999
Blue Bird Commercial Series	1998, 1999
Blue Bird TC2000	1998, 1999

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.