Blue Bird Micro Bird 1999

Model Micro Bird made in 1999 by Blue Bird got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seats.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
99V020000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 08/07/1997 to 01/18/1999V (Vehicle)82902/18/1999MFRBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY02/02/199902/03/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses equipped with 30-inch and 34-inch seats and barriers or 36, 39, and 45-inch seats and barriers with offset legs installed in the first body section behind the driver. when narrow seats and barriers (30 and 34) or seats and barriers with offset legs are installed, additional floor reinforcement is added. it was discovered this reinforcement interferes with and chafes the rubber fuel filler hose.
Consequence SummaryThis chafing could result in a fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will place a shield over the additional floor reinforcement to protect the rubber fuel filler hose from chafing.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin february 18, 1999.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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEATS
99V018000BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYfrom 04/02/1997 to 01/04/1999V (Vehicle)4126007/29/1999OVSCBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY06/15/199902/01/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school buses. the wall side attaching bolts for some of the passenger seats may have been installed too close to the edge of the seat ledge and in the wrong attaching hole resulting in weakening of the seat ledge at the attachment points.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a frontal crash, the rear attaching bolt of these seats could pull out of the seat ledge increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective SummaryBlue bird will furnish to distributors and owners, parts and instructions necessary to strengthen the passenger seat attachment at the wall side.
NotesOwner notification began april 28 and july 29, 1999. owners who do not receive the free parts 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).