1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #90V011000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER SEPARATOR IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CROSS MEMBER WHICH COULD DEFORM AND DISLODGE THE BOWL OF THE SEPARATOR IN AN ACCIDENT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1988 - 1/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
2/1/1990 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/28/1990 |
| # Affected |
345 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER SEPARATOR IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CROSS MEMBER WHICH COULD DEFORM AND DISLODGE THE BOWL OF THE SEPARATOR IN AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER A CRASH, IN EXCESS OF LIMIT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301, COULD CAUSE A FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
| Corrective action |
RELOCATE FUEL FILTER - SEPARATOR TO ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH CROSSMEMBER IN ANY CRASH. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL FILTER - SEPARATOR / FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH 132 INCH AND 146 INCH WHEELBASES. |
| See also |
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DRUM, DRUM
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1988 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS
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