2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2009 Blue Bird Vision — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published April 25, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 22, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V247000, published April 25, 2011 and initiated April 22, 2011. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2009 Blue Bird Vision — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2011 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2010 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2009 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Blue Bird Vision | 2010 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird Vision | 2009 Blue Bird Vision — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V247000 on April 25, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.