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NHTSARecalled Jul 19, 2016 · #16V543000

Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Vision transit buses manufactured September 24, 2015, to May 21, 2016, equipped with 6.8L Ford engines and Gen 3 propane units. The affected vehicles have propane fuel lines that may rub or are crossed and secured together, possibly resulting in line damage and a propane fuel leak. A propane leak In the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Propane Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Lines
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Model numbers
2017 Vision
UPCs

What you should do

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute any Gen 3 propane lines that are not parallel. If damaged, the fuel line(s) will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2016. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R16YT-NSB.

View the official CPSC notice