NHTSA Recall 97V197000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V197000; Date: Nov. 7, 1997
In the event of a vehicle crash, the fuel tank could be damaged, leaking fuel, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Blue Bird TC2000; 1989 Blue Bird TC2000; 1990 Blue Bird TC2000; 1991 Blue Bird TC2000; 1992 Blue Bird TC2000; 1993 Blue Bird TC2000; 1994 Blue Bird TC2000; 1995 Blue Bird TC2000; 1996 Blue Bird TC2000; 1997 Blue Bird TC2000; 1998 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 16,338
Recall 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. "
How to Fix:
Blue bird will ship instructions and modification kits to the owners of these buses.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 1998
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