NHTSA Recall 03V401000: Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 401 vehicles. It affects 2004 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V401000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R03HE |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
| Report received | October 15, 2003 |
| Owner notification | October 23, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
2004 my blue bird vision conventional type school buses manufactured from june 12, 2003, through september 24, 2003. The bus bar that connects the ammeter shunt to the engine intake grid heater megafuse was incorrectly installed. The improper installation of this bus bar creates excessive electrical resistance and potential overheating in the grid heater power circuit.
Safety risk
This additional resistance could result in overheating at the megafuse holder with potential for a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify its customers and provide instructions and parts to repair the buses free of charge. Owner notification began on 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 478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird recall no. R03he.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 03V401000
| 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.