Blue bird/wiring harness
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: school and transit forward and rear engine buses equipped with cummins isb and isc engines. the wiring harness to the combustion air intake grid heater can chafe against the engine and wear through causing an electrical short in the grid heater power supply. the short causes the fusible link to fail.
Safety Consequence
When the fusible link fails, insulation on the fusible link can ignite, creating a fire risk in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action
Owners will be advised to replace the original grid heater power supply harness with fusible links with a new grid heater power supply harness equipped with fuses. in addition, a clamp will be added to support the harness away from the engine components.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 98V313000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 98V313000?
NHTSA recall 98V313000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on December 14, 1998. It addresses: Blue bird/wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 2,740 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 98V313000 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.