Blue Bird Recall 97V197000: Fuel System, Gasoline, Storage, Tank Assembly

NHTSA recall 97V197000 · announced November 7, 1997 · filed by Blue Bird Body Company · 16,338 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED, LEAKING FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

What to do

BLUE BIRD WILL SHIP INSTRUCTIONS AND MODIFICATION KITS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1989 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1990 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1991 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1992 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1993 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1994 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1995 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1996 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1997 Blue Bird Tc2000
• 1998 Blue Bird Tc2000

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.