| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE05028 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: BLUE BIRD |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: TC2000 | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2003 |
| Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | Manufacturer's Name: Blue Bird Body Company |
| Date Opened: May, 25 2005 | Date Closed: Sep, 27 2005 |
| Subject: SCHOOL BUS STALLS | Summary: This investigation was opened after odi received a complaint from a school bus fleet reporting that three separate buses had stalled unexpectedly while they were loaded with children.reportedly, each time the failure occurred the master battery shut-off switch was identified as being defective.odi opened this investigation to gather specific information and details into these allegations.as a result of odi¿s investigation, blue bird has agreed to initate a safety recall to replace the standard nut on the 10/32 stud with a locking nut, check for proper wiring installation , and reposition the wires so that they do not stress the stud.a copy of the recall is attached.blue bird's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and therefore, this investigation is closed. |
