NHTSA Recall 02V211002
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V211002; Date: Sep. 19, 2002
These conditions can promote the risk of a fire in the filter, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Blue Bird Sword
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 13
Recall Summary:
On certain low floor buses equipped with bendix puraguard dl discharge line oil coalescing air filter, the oil collected in the filter can be exposed to temperatures in the discharge line of the air compressor that exceed the ignition point of the oil.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove and replace the puraguard dl unit with a new air compressor discharge line. 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 478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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