The problem
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from october 7, 2008, through january 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. Due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover.
The risk
This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire.
The fix
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. Fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. Any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on may 25, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1-478-822-2242.
Contacts
Blue bird's recall campaign number is r11tb. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
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 11V247000.
- 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.