Blue Bird Vision School Buses Recalled for Propane Fuel Line Crack
Blue Bird is recalling 2013-2015 Vision school buses with Roush CleanTech propane systems because a fuel line may crack, posing a fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line crack) that creates a significant fire hazard, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Vision school buses manufactured between December 5, 2011, and July 2, 2014. This recall affects vehicles equipped with the optional Roush CleanTech propane fuel system.
The defect involves the return fuel line, which may crack near the support bracket. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing fuel return line with a new line and support clamps free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE BIRD VISION
- Brand
- BLUE BIRD
- Manufacturer
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 3,406
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VISION
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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