1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 RECALL - #97V197000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 60 GALLON SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK BARRIERS. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/5/1988 - 4/6/1998 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
3/10/1998 |
| # Affected |
16,338 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 60 GALLON SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK BARRIERS. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED, LEAKING FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD WILL SHIP INSTRUCTIONS AND MODIFICATION KITS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 10, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE MODIFICATION KITS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 1-912-825-2021.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SEATS
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, FOOT CONTROL/VALVE
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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