NHTSA Recall 14V297000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V297000; Date: Jun. 4, 2014
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Blue Bird Vision; 2013 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 388
Recall Summary:
Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 vision school buses manufactured January 10, 2012, to April 24, 2013, and equipped with a roush cleantech LLC propane fuel system. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
How to Fix:
Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue bird's number for this recall is r14xd.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 3, 2014
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