Blue bird/wiring harness
Defect Summary
On certain rear engine school and transit buses equipped with cummins isb engines, the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater could chafe against engine components.
Safety Consequence
The harness can wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Owners will be contacted and advised to add a bracket to support the harness away from the engine components. blue bird will provide a replacement harness for any harnesses found abraded and will reimburse the customer for the labor required to replace the harness. owner notification is expected to begin on or about september 29, 2002. 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 blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 02V217000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02V217000?
NHTSA recall 02V217000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on August 12, 2002. It addresses: Blue bird/wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 255 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02V217000 or the manufacturer campaign number R02GE. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.