Blue bird/battery cable
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: school and transit buses mounted on chassis equipped with an option for three batteries. the battery cables may not have been routed properly allowing the cable to be chafed or pinched.
Safety Consequence
This condition can cause the positive cable to short out creating the potential for a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will plug the hole in the back of the battery compartment that is located directly behind the battery hold down clamp. a new hole will be added directly below the rearmost battery cable hole and the positive cable will be re-routed through the new hole.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Blue Bird Body Company or involving Electrical System.
FAQ: Recall 99V031000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 99V031000?
NHTSA recall 99V031000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on February 10, 1999. It addresses: Blue bird/battery cable. The recall affects approximately 2,261 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 99V031000 or the manufacturer campaign number R99CL. 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.