Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-10-12.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V321000
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
Component
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
134
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-12
Owners notified
2000-10-12
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ENGINES (CNG). THE ORIGINAL PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES MAY VENT UNEXPECTEDLY.
Safety risk
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000.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 1-478-822-2242. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.