Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #24V365000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 24V365000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Affecting 2021-2023 vision school buses Includes 112 affected units, Fuel Leak from Heater Tank/FMVSS 301, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2021-2023 vision school buses

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 vision school buses. the diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 301, "fuel system integrity."

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair the tank, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 08, 2024. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r24da.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 24V365000
Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company
Report Received Date: 2024-05-23T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel leak from heater tank/fmvss 301
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 112

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R24DA
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 vision school buses. the diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 301, "fuel system integrity."
Consequence Summary: A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will repair the tank, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 08, 2024. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r24da.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 64.29

Metadata

SID: row-3yky.ef97_5v2a
NHTSA ID: 24V365000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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