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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 02V177📅 Jul 22, 2002

2002 Blue Bird ALL American & 2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain school and transit buses equipped with allison 2000 Series transmissions, the "range inhibited" indicator light on the dash was improperly installed and does not function.

💥 The risk

The operator will not be alerted that the transmission operation is being inhibited and that the range shifts being requested by the operator may not occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Distributors and owners will be instructed to remove the dash and activate the indicator "range inhibited" light according to instructions provided. Owner notification began august 16, 2002. 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
02V177000
Manufacturer recall #
R02GC
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,439
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 16, 2002
Built
Jan 1, 2002 – Jun 21, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also, customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 02V177 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 02V177?

2002 Blue Bird ALL American & 2002 Blue Bird Commercial Series + 1 more. 3,439 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.