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NHTSARecalled 2014-07-18

Blue Bird Body Company — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Is my product affected?

2014 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN; 2013 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN

  • Brand BLUE BIRD

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2013-2014 All American rear engine school buses with CNG fuel systems that were manufactured between July 21, 2011 and April 30, 2014 and delivered to or registered in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Utah, or Wyoming. An O-ring in the pressure relief device of the CNG system may fail in cold temperatures, potentially causing a natural gas leak that could result in a fire or explosion if an ignition source is present.

Blue Bird dealers will replace the pressure relief device and O-ring free of charge. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242 to arrange the replacement. The recall number is R14XH.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially cause a fire or explosion.

What should I do?

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original pressure relief device and o-ring with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XH.

Details from the source

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 All American rear engine school buses manufactured July 21, 2011 to April 30, 2014, and equipped with CNG fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "Cold Weather" states: Colorado, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wyoming. In the affected vehicles, an O-ring in the pressure relief device for the compressed natural gas (CNG) system may fail at cold temperatures resulting in a natural gas leak.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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