2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision — Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published July 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V542000, published July 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Blue Bird Body Company; 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 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 2015-2017 Vision school buses manufactured July 3, 2014, to June 24, 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.
What to do
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-SB.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Model
- VISION
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Lot
- 2017 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2016 BLUE BIRD VISION | 2015 BLUE BIRD VISION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Blue Bird Vision | 2016 Blue Bird Vision | 2015 Blue Bird Vision — Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V542000 on July 19, 2016. Reported hazard: Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Vision school buses manufactured July 3, 2014, to June 24, 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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-SB.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BLUE BIRD. Model: VISION.