Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #11V247000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V247000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 507 affected units, FUEL LINE ROUTING/CHAFING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from october 7, 2008, through january 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on may 25, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V247000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2011-04-22T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel line routing/chafing
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 507

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R11TB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from october 7, 2008, through january 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover.
Consequence Summary: This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on may 25, 2011. owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-w7me-cheq_kush
NHTSA ID: 11V247000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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