Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V355000 Reported September 26, 2003

Blue bird/loomed power cables

Q: What is recall 03V355000?

NHTSA recall 03V355000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on September 26, 2003. It addresses: Blue bird/loomed power cables. The recall affects approximately 486 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Blue Bird Body Company · N/A · 486 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V355000

Manufacturer Campaign

R03GX

Manufacturer

Blue Bird Body Company

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

486

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 26, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain school buses, the power cables that run from the starter to the power distributor unit may chafe against the bottom corner of the front floor panel, resulting in an electrical short.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short could result in the shut down of engine parts or result in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will provide owners with parts and instructions to install revised cable mounting brackets. owner notification began october 23, 2003. 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 03V355000 or campaign R03GX.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V355000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V355000?

NHTSA recall 03V355000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on September 26, 2003. It addresses: Blue bird/loomed power cables. The recall affects approximately 486 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V355000 or the manufacturer campaign number R03GX. 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.