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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V297000

2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird Vision — Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Published June 6, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 4, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V297000, published June 6, 2014 and initiated June 4, 2014. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird Vision — Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
BLUE BIRD
Model
VISION
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Lot
2013 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2012 BLUE BIRD VISION
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Blue Bird Vision | 2012 Blue Bird Vision — Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V297000 on June 6, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)