Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Vision school buses manufactured
— Recall Campaign #14V297000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Vision school buses manufactured January 10, 2012, to April 24, 2013, and equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 388 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V297000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 04, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V297000 |
| Units affected: | 388 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Vision school buses manufactured January 10, 2012, to April 24, 2013, and equipped with a Roush CleanTech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
- Consequeces:
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XD.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.