Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V211002

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-09-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V211002

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Manufacturer
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY
Vehicles affected
13
Reported to NHTSA
2002-09-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX PURAGUARD DL DISCHARGE LINE OIL COALESCING AIR FILTER, THE OIL COLLECTED IN THE FILTER CAN BE EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES IN THE DISCHARGE LINE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT EXCEED THE IGNITION POINT OF THE OIL.

Safety risk

THESE CONDITIONS CAN PROMOTE THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE FILTER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PURAGUARD DL UNIT WITH A NEW AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE. 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 478-822-2242.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
BLUE BIRD Sword2003

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.