Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #14V436000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V436000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2013-2014 all american rear engine school buses manufactured july 21, 2011 to april 30, 2014, and equipped with cng fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "cold weather" states: colorado, pennsylvania, utah, and wyoming Includes 32 affected units, O-Ring Failure In Low Temperatures/CNG Leak, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 all american rear engine school buses manufactured july 21, 2011 to april 30, 2014, and equipped with cng fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "cold weather" states: colorado, pennsylvania, utah, and wyoming

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 all american rear engine school buses manufactured july 21, 2011 to april 30, 2014, and equipped with cng fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "cold weather" states: colorado, pennsylvania, utah, and wyoming. in the affected vehicles, an o-ring in the pressure relief device for the compressed natural gas (cng) system may fail at cold temperatures resulting in a natural gas leak.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original pressure relief device and o-ring with a new one, free of charge. the recall began on september 8, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xh.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V436000
Report Received Date: 2014-07-18T00:00:00
Subject: O-ring failure in low temperatures/cng leak
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 32

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R14XH
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 all american rear engine school buses manufactured july 21, 2011 to april 30, 2014, and equipped with cng fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "cold weather" states: colorado, pennsylvania, utah, and wyoming. in the affected vehicles, an o-ring in the pressure relief device for the compressed natural gas (cng) system may fail at cold temperatures resulting in a natural gas leak.
Consequence Summary: A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially cause a fire or explosion.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original pressure relief device and o-ring with a new one, free of charge. the recall began on september 8, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xh.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.63

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V436000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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