NHTSA Recall 03V355000: Electrical system
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 486 vehicles. It affects 2004 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V355000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R03GX |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | September 26, 2003 |
| Owner notification | October 23, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain school buses, the power cables that run from the starter to the power distributor unit may chafe against the bottom corner of the front floor panel, resulting in an electrical short.
Safety risk
An electrical short could result in the shut down of engine parts or result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will provide owners with parts and instructions to install revised cable mounting brackets. Owner notification began october 23, 2003. 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
Blue bird recall no. R03gx.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 03V355000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Vision | 2004 |
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.