CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured September 24, 2015, to May 21, 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-NSB.
- 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 transit buses may rub against each other or be crossed and secured together. Over time this can damage the lines and cause a propane leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a leak may increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will inspect the Gen 3 propane lines and reroute any that are not parallel. Any damaged fuel line will be replaced. All repairs are free of charge. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, and you can contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 with questions.
If you own one of these vehicles, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection, and check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Blue Bird Vision | 20162017 |
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