Blue Bird plug style vandal lock is not wired to inhibit the starter at the ignition switch when the vandal lock is in the locked position.
The short version
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported a problem with the electrical system ignition. Here is what owners need to know.
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING 2,203 MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2010 ALL AMERICAN REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 16, 2003 THROUGH APRIL 10, 2009. THE PLUG STYLE VANDAL LOCK IS NOT WIRED TO INHIBIT THE STARTER AT THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE VANDAL LOCK IS IN THE LOCKED POSITION.
THE VEHICLES CAN BE STARTED AND DRIVEN EVEN WHEN AN OWNER MAY THINK THEY CANNOT.
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 09V-205.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | Blue Bird All American |
What changed
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