Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V112000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | from 04/01/1977 to 07/15/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 11222 | 01/20/1997 | OVSC | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, fuel spillage can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Blue bird is distributing modification kits which includes new fasteners for owner or dealer installation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: rear engine school buses. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin january 20, 1997.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V321000 | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 134 | 10/12/2000 | MFR | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | 10/12/2000 | 10/26/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with compressed natural gas engines (cng). the original pressure relief devices may vent unexpectedly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Compressed natural gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the pressure relief devices. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 12, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/26/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel leak. | |||
| 01/21/1997 | 1 | ||
| Gas leak. | |||
| 10/18/1994 | 4 | ||
| Fuel leak. | |||
| 10/26/1994 | 3 | ||
| Fuel leaks. | |||
| 12/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel leak. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel filters failed. | |||
| 11/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel filter failed. | |||
| 08/24/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel filters failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 02/07/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel leak at filler. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/31/1996 | 2 | ||
| Fuel shut off failed. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 2 | ||
| Fuel shutoff switch failed. | |||
| 03/11/1996 | 4 | ||
| Fuel shut off switch failed. | |||