Blue Bird · Canada · Crit
Blue Bird TC/2000 School Bus, TC/1000 Non-School Bus +4 more: Electrical
Affects Blue Bird TC/2000 School Bus, TC/1000 Non-School Bus, TC/2000 Non-School Bus, Commercial Series Transit Bus, TC/1000 School Bus, Q-Bus Transit Bus · 1998 — about 197 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain buses equipped with cummins electronic engine, the grid wiring harness may chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply. The short causes the fusible link to blow. When the fusible link blows, the insulation on the fusible link may ignite, creating a risk of fire in the engine compartment. Correction: A grid heater wiring modification kit will be installed.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational