NHTSA Recall 11V247000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V247000; Date: Apr. 22, 2011
This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Blue Bird Vision; 2010 Blue Bird Vision; 2011 Blue Bird Vision; 2012 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 507
Recall Summary:
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from October 7, 2008, through January 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. Due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. Fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. Any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on may 25, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Recall Notes:
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tb. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 25, 2011
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