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NHTSA Campaign ID number :09V441000 - Report Date : November 18, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BLUE BIRD / VISION     2010
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: NOV 13, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V441000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 180
Summary:
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 12 AND SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT. THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT POWER CABLE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Consequence:
SHOULD THE CABLE CONTACT THE MANIFOLD, ITS INSULATION WOULD MELT CAUSING A POTENTIAL FOR A DIRECT SHORT WHICH COULD RESULTIN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT POWER CABLE AND REPAIR IF NECESSARY. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.

Road Closing and Restrictions Related to Light Rail the Week of November 9, 2009 from the Metropolitan Council Construction Office:
Central Corridor Construction Update from the Metropolitan Council
Traffic details for week of Nov. 9
  • Robert between Kellogg and Fifth Street will be closed from 6 a.m. Nov. 7 until 5 p.m. Nov. 15.
  • Robert from Fifth to Sixth remains open to one lane in each direction
  • Fourth is closed from Minnesota to Jackson.
  • Fourth will close on Nov. 11 west of the intersection with Sibley. The eastbound lane of Fourth will be closed from mid-block to Sibley. Traffic access to Fourth on this block will be maintained from Jackson.
  • The easternmost lane of Minnesota remains closed from just south of Fourth to mid-block between Fourth and Fifth.
  • Jackson is reduced to two lanes southbound from Fifth to Kellogg
  • The eastern half of Fourth between Minnesota and Cedar is closed. Access is maintained to the Capital City parking ramp and an open parking lot on the north side of Fourth
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NHTSA Campaign ID number :09V416000 - Report Date :October 31, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     TRANS TECH / MFSAB     2007-2009
Manufacturer: TRANS TECH BUS Mfr's Report Date: OCT 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V416000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 271
Summary:
TRANS TECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 MFSAB TYPE A SCHOOL ACTIVITY BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2008 TO OCTOBER 19, 2009. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THE TIRE AND LOAD INFORMATION LABEL IS MISSING.
Consequence:
WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION, THE VEHICLE COULD BE OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy:
TRANS TECH WILL MAIL OWNERS THE LABEL ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS OF WERE AND HOW TO AFFIX THE LABEL TO THE VEHICLE. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO THE OWNER FOR THIS REMEDY. THE CAMPAIGN IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 1, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRANS TECH BUS CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-845-988-2333.

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