Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 98V-110 · 1996–1998 Blue Bird TC2000
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY recall 98V-110 covers 64 1996–1998 Blue Bird TC2000 for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH OPTION 04888 DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL PACKAGE. THE 24" LONG STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED FUEL HOSES CAN LEAK AT THE HOSE END FITTINGS.
The risk
THESE HOSES CAN FRACTURE ALLOWING CNG FUEL LEAKAGE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HOSES WITH CONDUCTIVE THERMOPLASTIC HOSES.
OWNER NOTIFICATIONBEGAN JUNE 11, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 9, 1996 to August 21, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) LEAKAGENHTSA
- BRAIDED FUEL (CNG) HOSE FAILURESNHTSA