Blue Bird Vision Transit Buses Recalled for Propane Fuel Line Defect
Blue Bird is recalling 2016-2017 Vision transit buses with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units because fuel lines may rub, causing leaks and 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 damage) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured between September 24, 2015, and May 21, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units. The recall involves 49 affected vehicles.
The defect involves propane fuel lines that may rub 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 — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 49
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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