NHTSA campaign 97V197000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 97V197000
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."
Reported 11/07/1997
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED, LEAKING FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Repair
BLUE BIRD WILL SHIP INSTRUCTIONS AND MODIFICATION KITS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
1998 Blue Bird TC2000View records1997 Blue Bird TC2000View records1996 Blue Bird TC2000View records1995 Blue Bird TC2000View records1994 Blue Bird TC2000View records1993 Blue Bird TC2000View records1992 Blue Bird TC2000View records1991 Blue Bird TC2000View records1990 Blue Bird TC2000View records1989 Blue Bird TC2000View records1988 Blue Bird TC2000View records