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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2003 Blue Bird Tc/2000 School Bus in Canada.
On certain school buses, in extreme cold weather, the microswitches used internally to position the stop arm sign in the open and closed positions may malfunction, causing the sign to open or close in an improper position, or to not open at all. Should the stop arm not perform properly, a child or pedestrian may be endangered by passing vehicles should the motorist not stop at the correct location. Correction: Dealers will retrofit the stop arm with a switch pack that is not sensitive to extreme cold weather.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain buses, connections may be loose on the battery switch studs, creating the potential for the bus to shut down while in operation. Correction: Blue Bird will notify vehicle owners and instruct them on how to repair the switch.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the rear hydraulic brake hose may contact the frame rail and abrade. Correction: Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose to frame rail clearance and reposition brake hose clamps at the axle to ensure adequate clearance, if necessary. Any chafed brake hose found during the inspection will be replaced.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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