Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 21V-313 · Blue Bird vehicles

Blue Bird Body Company recall 21V-313 covers 134 Blue Bird vehicles for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on May 4, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 69% of affected vehicles repaired.

69%
Vehicles repaired93 of 134 · 2023 Q3
Vehicles affected1342 models
ReportedMay 4, 2021Owners notified Jul 30, 2021
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V313000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain 2018-2022 All American vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R21BH-NSB.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

69%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q32023 Q3