Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses. The Bolts Retaining The Fuel Tank Straps Can Loosen Allowing The Fuel Tank To Dislodge.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
MICRO BIRD
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
98V176000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Allow The Fuel Tank To Slip, Increasing The Risk Of The Tank Hitting The Ground, Resulting In Fuel Leakage. Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Can Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Advised To Replace The Original Bolts And Nuts In The Fuel Tank Retaining Straps With New Bolts And Nuts That Will Be Provided.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
19970807
End Of Manufacture
19980726
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
772
Date Owners Notified
19980811
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
19980731