OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

97V197000

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Reported Nov 7, 1997 · BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Summary

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."

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED, LEAKING FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

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.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1998 Blue Bird TC2000 1997 Blue Bird TC2000 1996 Blue Bird TC2000 1995 Blue Bird TC2000 1994 Blue Bird TC2000 1993 Blue Bird TC2000 1992 Blue Bird TC2000 1991 Blue Bird TC2000 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 1989 Blue Bird TC2000 1988 Blue Bird TC2000

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