Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision transit buses
— Recall Campaign #17V204000
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision transit buses, designed to run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 22 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
17V204000
| Manufacturer: | Blue Bird Body Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 23, 2017 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 17V204000 |
| Units affected: | 22 |
- Description:
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Vision transit buses, designed to run on propane. The fuel control valve solenoid may short circuit, shutting off the flow of propane to the engine, causing the engine to shut off.
- Consequeces:
- An engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers for Roush CleanTech, the supplier of the propane fuel kit, will replace the defective fuel control valve solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2017. Owners may contact Blue Bird at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for recall is R17ZA (NSB).
- 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.