Blue Bird Body Company | NHTSA Recall #99V020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V020000 by Blue Bird Body Company. Includes 829 affected units, BLUE BIRD/SEAT REINFORCEMENT/FUEL HOSE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 30-inch and 34-inch seats and barriers or 36, 39, and 45-inch seats and barriers with offset legs installed in the first body section behind the driver. when narrow seats and barriers (30" and 34") or seats and barriers with offset legs are installed, additional floor reinforcement is added. it was discovered this reinforcement interferes with and chafes the rubber fuel filler hose.

Corrective Action

Dealers will place a shield over the additional floor reinforcement to protect the rubber fuel filler hose from chafing.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V020000

Manufacturer: Blue Bird Body Company

Report Received Date: 1999-02-02T00:00:00

Subject: Blue bird/seat reinforcement/fuel hose

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 829

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R99CK

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 30-inch and 34-inch seats and barriers or 36, 39, and 45-inch seats and barriers with offset legs installed in the first body section behind the driver. when narrow seats and barriers (30" and 34") or seats and barriers with offset legs are installed, additional floor reinforcement is added. it was discovered this reinforcement interferes with and chafes the rubber fuel filler hose.

Consequence Summary: This chafing could result in a fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will place a shield over the additional floor reinforcement to protect the rubber fuel filler hose from chafing.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j56a-q7zp.7j95

NHTSA ID: 99V020000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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