Blue Bird Recalls 2015-2017 Vision School Buses for Propane Line Defect
Blue Bird is recalling 2,902 school buses due to propane fuel lines that may rub and leak, increasing the risk of fire.
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 fuel system defect that can lead to a propane leak and fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports and structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Vision school buses manufactured between July 3, 2014, and June 24, 2016. The recall affects vehicles equipped with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units. A total of 2,902 vehicles are affected by this safety issue.
The defect involves propane fuel lines that may rub against each other or are crossed and secured together. This condition can result in line damage and a propane fuel leak. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
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 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
- 2,902
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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