Preliminary Evaluation · Closed

OVER STRESSED BATTERY CABLES

Action number

PE06026

Opened

Jul 10, 2006

Closed

Aug 31, 2006

Outcome

Recall 06V261000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 06V261000.

Read the recall: what is defective and the free fix →

What NHTSA is examining

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.

Vehicles under investigation

2004 Blue Bird Vision2005 Blue Bird Vision2006 Blue Bird Vision2007 Blue Bird Vision

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.