Defect Investigation Detail

BLUE BIRD / VISION / 2005

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE06026 Vehicale/Equipment Name: BLUE BIRD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: VISION Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2005
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Manufacturer's Name: Blue Bird Body Company
Date Opened: Jul, 10 2006 Date Closed: Aug, 31 2006
Subject: OVER STRESSED BATTERY CABLES Summary: This investigation was opened after odi was notified by the gsa automotive engineering division that they have had three incidents where abattery cable terminal end failed. gsa reported the positive battery cable as being too short and being stressed during normal operation resulting in a complete separation.this could lead to an engine shut down or possibly a thermal event if thecable "shorts" to a ground source upon failure.bluebird has filed a safety defect to resolve the issue. the original cable will be removed and replaced with a longer battery cable. the ammeter shunt mounting will also be upgraded on all buses delivered through july 12, 2006.this investigation is close.