CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Vision school buses manufactured July 3, 2014, to June 24, 2016, equipped with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any Gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YT-SB.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Propane fuel lines on certain school buses may rub against each other or be crossed and secured together. Over time this can damage the lines and cause a propane fuel leak.
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the propane lines and reroute any that are not parallel, and replace any damaged fuel line. Owners can also contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision | 201520162017 |
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