Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 BLUE BIRD Sword

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.