Battery cable may overheat and cause a fire
Defect Summary
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 vision school buses manufactured from may 10, 2007, through march 5, 2008 and equipped with caterpillar c707 engines. in the affected buses, the positive starter cable may be incorrectly attached to the same power distribution unit (pdu) stud as the battery cable, exposing the smaller battery cable to a higher current draw during cranking.
Safety Consequence
Exposure to high current draw may cause the battery cable to overheat, melt the wire insulation and increase the risk of a short circuit and a fire.
Corrective Action
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the starter cable to the chassis power stud. any damaged battery cables will be replaced. these repairs will be made free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's recall number for this campaign is r16yl-sb.
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FAQ: Recall 16V100000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V100000?
NHTSA recall 16V100000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 23, 2016. It addresses: Battery cable may overheat and cause a fire. The recall affects approximately 733 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 16V100000 or the manufacturer campaign number R16YL-SB. 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.