1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #97V197000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 60 GALLON SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK BARRIERS. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/1988 - 4/6/1998 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/10/1998 |
| # Affected |
16,338 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 60 GALLON SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK BARRIERS. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED, LEAKING FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL SHIP INSTRUCTIONS AND MODIFICATION KITS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 10, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE MODIFICATION KITS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS
1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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