Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, other

What is wrong

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 could happen

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

• Blue Bird Vision 2015–2017

Facts

NHTSA recall number

16V542000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Blue Bird Body Company

Reported to NHTSA

Jul 19, 2016

Owners notified

Aug 15, 2016

Vehicles or items affected

2,902

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Jul 3, 2014 to Jun 24, 2016

Part

Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Maker's own recall number

R16YT-SB

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Blue Bird recall: Equipment Oct 11, 2024
• Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 12, 2024
• Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, gasoline Aug 12, 2024
• Blue Bird recall: Structure Jul 19, 2024
• Blue Bird recall: Power train Apr 18, 2023
• Blue Bird recall: Fuel system, other Oct 4, 2022

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.