Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #98V176000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V176000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 772 affected units, BLUE BIRD/FUEL TANK STRAPS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school and transit buses. the bolts retaining the fuel tank straps can loosen allowing the fuel tank to dislodge.

Corrective Action

Owners will be advised to replace the original bolts and nuts in the fuel tank retaining straps with new bolts and nuts that will be provided.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V176000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1998-07-31T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/fuel tank straps

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 772

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses. the bolts retaining the fuel tank straps can loosen allowing the fuel tank to dislodge.

Consequence Summary: This condition could allow the fuel tank to slip, increasing the risk of the tank hitting the ground, resulting in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Owners will be advised to replace the original bolts and nuts in the fuel tank retaining straps with new bolts and nuts that will be provided.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3fxx.2byt-wukt

NHTSA ID: 98V176000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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