Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Low Floor Buses Equipped With Bendix Puraguard Dl Discharge Line Oil Coalescing Air Filter, The Oil Collected In The Filter Can Be Exposed To Temperatures In The Discharge Line Of The Air Compressor That Exceed The Ignition Point Of The Oil.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
SWORD
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
02V211002
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
These Conditions Can Promote The Risk Of A Fire In The Filter, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove And Replace The Puraguard Dl Unit With A New Air Compressor Discharge Line. 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 478-822-2242.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Blue Bird Body Company
Date Report Received
20020919
Make Campaign Number
R02GJ