2003 Ford E-150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recall

View the full details of this 2003 E-150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall with the potential number of units affected, summary, consequence, and remedy. An official recall requires Ford to release an official notice to owners found to be defective. Being informed could you save time, money, and unnecessary stress.

2003 Ford E-150 Recall Details

1. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10V169000

Recall Date:
2010-04-23

Summary:
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2009 VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 30, 2003 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 24, 2008. THE POWER CABLES RUNNING TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT STUD AND DRIVER'S CONTROL MODULE STUD MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH THE LUG (EYELET) FLAT SIDE UP. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, VIBRATION MAY WEAR THE INSULATION PERMITTING DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE BARE LUG AND THE PDU OR DCM WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Consequences:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
BLUE BIRD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MAY 26, 2020. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242.

Component Affected:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Cars Affected:
18,821

Notes:
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Other 2003 Ford E-150 Recalls

2. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V399000

Recall Date: 2009-10-13
Component Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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3. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 08V051000

Recall Date: 2008-02-04
Component Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

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4. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V336000

Recall Date: 2007-08-03
Component Affected: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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5. NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06E056000

Recall Date: 2006-06-13
Component Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE