NHTSA Recall 16V543000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V543000; Date: Jul. 19, 2016
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Blue Bird Vision; 2017 Blue Bird Vision
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 49
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Aug 15, 2016
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