Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #02V211002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V211002 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 13 affected units, BLUE BIRD/PURAGUARD DL AIR FILTER, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain low floor buses equipped with bendix puraguard dl discharge line oil coalescing air filter, the oil collected in the filter can be exposed to temperatures in the discharge line of the air compressor that exceed the ignition point of the oil.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace the puraguard dl unit with a new air compressor discharge line. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V211002

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 2002-09-19T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/puraguard dl air filter

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 13

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R02GJ

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain low floor buses equipped with bendix puraguard dl discharge line oil coalescing air filter, the oil collected in the filter can be exposed to temperatures in the discharge line of the air compressor that exceed the ignition point of the oil.

Consequence Summary: These conditions can promote the risk of a fire in the filter, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace the puraguard dl unit with a new air compressor discharge line. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 478-822-2242.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x5zp.kn8v.37j6

NHTSA ID: 02V211002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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