Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #16V542000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V542000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting model year 2015-2017 vision school buses manufactured july 3, 2014, to june 24, 2016, equipped with 6 Includes 2,902 affected units, Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2017 vision school buses manufactured july 3, 2014, to june 24, 2016, equipped with 6

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 vision school buses manufactured july 3, 2014, to june 24, 2016, equipped with 6.8l ford engines and gen 3 propane units. the affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. if damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r16yt-sb.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V542000
Report Received Date: 2016-07-19T00:00:00
Subject: Propane fuel leak from damaged fuel lines
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 2,902

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R16YT-SB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 vision school buses manufactured july 3, 2014, to june 24, 2016, equipped with 6.8l ford engines and gen 3 propane units. the affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
Consequence Summary: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. if damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on august 15, 2016. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r16yt-sb.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.43

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V542000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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