Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V071000 Reported April 26, 1988

Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood

Blue Bird Body Company · Electrical System · 200 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V071000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
200
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 26, 1988

Defect Summary

Turn indicator and headlight wiring harness can come in contact with the steering post.

Safety Consequence

When steering post turns, it can rub through insulationcausing electrical shorts.

Corrective Action

Repair damaged wires and reroute wiring harness to avoid contact with steering post.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 88V071000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 88V071000

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

What is recall 88V071000?

NHTSA recall 88V071000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on April 26, 1988. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood. The recall affects approximately 200 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 88V071000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.