BLUE BIRD VISION 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V542000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE BIRD | VISION | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-08-15 | 2016-07-19 | 2016-07-19 |
Production Dates: 2014-07-03 - 2016-06-24
Manufacturers Involved: Blue Bird Body Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: R16YT-SB
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2902
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Blue Bird Body Company "Blue Bird" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Vision school buses manufactured July 3, 2014, to June 24, 2016, equipped with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any Gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line"s" will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YT-SB.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
