NHTSA Recall 96V198000
Filed by Blue Bird Body Company. Component: Power Train. Reported 1996-10-09. An estimated 5 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
OVERSIZED ROTORS WERE INSTALLED IN THE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS IN THESE BUSES.
Risk
WHEN THE BUS IS IN SERVICE AND THE OVERSIZED ROTOR INSIDE THE ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN MOTOR BECOMES HEATED, THE ROTOR EXPANDS CAUSING THE MOTOR TO BECOME SLUGGISH, STALL AND COULD SEIZE, FAILING COMPLETELY.
What the manufacturer will do
NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN WILL PERFORM THE MODIFICATION TO THESE POWERTRAIN DRIVE MOTORS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:ELECTRIC POWERED SCHOOL BUSES. OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS CAMPAIGN. 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 NORTHRUP-GRUMMAN AT 1-410-993-2699 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-9608.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.