Cleanfuel Usa | NHTSA Recall #11E035000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E035000 by Cleanfuel Usa. Includes 9,366 affected units, FUEL HOSE/ FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Cleanfuel is recalling the following chassis and fuel rail hoses and connectors manufactured from november 27, 2007, through august 19, 2011: part no 17090000 (chassis supply hose), part no 17090100 (chassis return hose), and part no. A17090200 (engine kit that includes fuel rail hoses). the subject hoses and connectors were components of certain clean fuel 8.1 liter propane fuel systems and were supplied exclusively to blue bird corporation for installation on vision model type c school buses built with the 8.1 liter propane fuel system. the hose line can separate from the fitting end located on the chassis supply/return hoses and on the injector/return hoses.

Corrective Action

Cleanfuel is working with blue bird to identify and notify owners that may have had the affected fuel systems installed on their vehicle. repairs will be performed by cleanfuel free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2011. owners may contact cleanfuel at 1-877-234-1722 for more information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E035000
Manufacturer: Cleanfuel Usa
Report Received Date: 2011-09-05T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel hose/ fuel hose connector
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 9,366

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Cleanfuel is recalling the following chassis and fuel rail hoses and connectors manufactured from november 27, 2007, through august 19, 2011: part no 17090000 (chassis supply hose), part no 17090100 (chassis return hose), and part no. A17090200 (engine kit that includes fuel rail hoses). the subject hoses and connectors were components of certain clean fuel 8.1 liter propane fuel systems and were supplied exclusively to blue bird corporation for installation on vision model type c school buses built with the 8.1 liter propane fuel system. the hose line can separate from the fitting end located on the chassis supply/return hoses and on the injector/return hoses.
Consequence Summary: In the event of a hose line separation, the fuel system is designed to prevent propane leakage using various safety mechanisms to cutoff fuel supply to the engine. the cutoff of fuel may result in engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Cleanfuel is working with blue bird to identify and notify owners that may have had the affected fuel systems installed on their vehicle. repairs will be performed by cleanfuel free of charge. the safety recall began on september 27, 2011. owners may contact cleanfuel at 1-877-234-1722 for more information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2d8i.hn9v-fdi5
NHTSA ID: 11E035000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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