Storage: tank assemblyRecall 97V-197 · 1988–1998 Blue Bird TC2000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 97V-197 covers 16,338 1988–1998 Blue Bird TC2000 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V197000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
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.
The fix
BLUE BIRD WILL SHIP INSTRUCTIONS AND MODIFICATION KITS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.