2012 BLUE BIRD VISION RECALL - #11V423000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 8, 2011, AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION |
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| Manufacturer |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/2/2010 - 2/2/2011 |
| Recalled on |
8/18/2011 |
| Influenced by |
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/10/2011 |
| # Affected |
860 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
BLUE BIRD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 13, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 8, 2011, AND VISION SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT. |
| Consequences |
IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD. |
| Corrective action |
BLUE BIRD IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR BLUE BIRD AT 1-478-822-2242. |
| Notes |
CUMMINS RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS C1154.BLUE BIRD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS R11TH.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for STRUCTURE
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for SEATS, BARRIERS
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 BLUE BIRD VISION Recall for PARKING BRAKE
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