NHTSAFUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Blue Bird Body Company - Fuel Leak from Heater Tank/FMVSS 301
Published: May 23, 2024Recall ID: 24V365000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Affected Products
Fuel Leak from Heater Tank/FMVSS 301
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fuel Leak from Heater Tank/FMVSS 301 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V365000 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V365000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Blue Bird Body Company |
| Defect summary | Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Vision school buses. The diesel tank that supplies the fuel fired heater was improperly designed and may leak fuel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." |
| Completion rate | 83.93 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will repair the tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 08, 2024. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R24DA. |
| Consequence summary | A fuel leak onto the road creates a hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | R24DA |
| Potentially affected | 112 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |