Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #14V297000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V297000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2012-2013 vision school buses manufactured january 10, 2012, to april 24, 2013, and equipped with a roush cleantech llc propane fuel system Includes 388 affected units, Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 vision school buses manufactured january 10, 2012, to april 24, 2013, and equipped with a roush cleantech llc propane fuel system

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 vision school buses manufactured january 10, 2012, to april 24, 2013, and equipped with a roush cleantech llc propane fuel system. due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xd.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V297000
Report Received Date: 2014-06-04T00:00:00
Subject: Corrosion of propane tank fuel line
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 388

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R14XD
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 vision school buses manufactured january 10, 2012, to april 24, 2013, and equipped with a roush cleantech llc propane fuel system. due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
Consequence Summary: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xd.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 70.1

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V297000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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