Blue Bird Pressure Relief Devices Recall 00V321000 (134 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with compressed natural gas engines (cng). The original pressure relief devices may vent unexpectedly.

The risk

Compressed natural gas leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire or explosion.

The fix

Dealers will replace the pressure relief devices.

Contacts

Owner notification began october 12, 2000. 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 1-478-822-2242. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Blue Bird dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 00V321000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1992 Blue Bird All American	16	9	D
1993 Blue Bird All American	0	7	C
1994 Blue Bird All American	0	9	C
1992 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C
1993 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C
1994 Blue Bird TC2000	0	15	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1992 Blue Bird All American

1993 Blue Bird All American

1994 Blue Bird All American

1992 Blue Bird TC2000

1993 Blue Bird TC2000

1994 Blue Bird TC2000

Questions

Is the 00V321000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 00V321000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 00V321000 announced?

BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 12, 2000. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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