NHTSA Recall 10V170000: Electrical system
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 195 vehicles. It affects 2004–2009 Blue Bird Vision.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V170000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R10RW |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 23, 2010 |
| Owner notification | May 26, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2009 vision non-school buses manufactured from september 19, 2003 through july 2, 2008. The power cables running to the power distribution unit stud and driver's control module stud may have been installed with the lug (eyelet) flat side up. When this condition exists, vibration may wear the insulation permitting direct contact between the bare lug and the pdu or dcm which could cause a direct short in the electrical system.
Safety risk
This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and repair the buses as necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2020. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Notes
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r10rw. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V170000
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.