Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #98V167002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V167002 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 379 affected units, BLUE BIRD/HEATING SYSTEM, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V167002

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1998-07-22T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/heating system

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 379

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with aqua-hot heating systems, model 431-3 zone with engine loop. fiberglass insulating material located under the burner head on the floor of the heater enclosure, can become soaked with fluids (ethylene glycol and/or diesel fuel).

Consequence Summary: If an electrical short occurs, a fire could result.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove the insulation from beneath the diesel heating unit as well as from behind the control thermostat and air-conditioning heating element access covers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rpqk.5tw8~c322

NHTSA ID: 98V167002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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