NHTSA Recall 98V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V110000; Date: May. 21, 1998
These hoses can fracture allowing cng fuel leakage increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Blue Bird TC2000; 1997 Blue Bird TC2000; 1998 Blue Bird TC2000
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Blue Bird Body Company
Affected Units:: 64
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: rear engine school buses equipped with option 04888 dedicated compressed natural gas (cng) fuel package. The 24" long stainless steel braided fuel hoses can leak at the hose end fittings.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these hoses with conductive thermoplastic hoses.
Recall Notes:
Owner notificationbegan June 11, 1998. 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 1-912-825-2021. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 1998
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