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2009-2012 Blue Bird Vision recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on April 22, 2011. It covers about 507 vehicles.

vehicles affected
507
reported
Apr 22, 2011
owners notified
May 25, 2011
related complaints
2

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Blue bird is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2012 vision school buses manufactured from october 7, 2008, through january 19, 2011, equipped with an optional fuel filter located on the driver's control module. Due to routing and clamping variations, the fuel line on units equipped with an optional relocated fuel filter may contact the body mounted transmission cover and chafe against the cover.
Risk
This condition could potentially result in a fuel leak and possibly result in a fire.
Remedy
Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. Fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. Any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on may 25, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Recall number 11V247000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about fuel system problems.

2009 Blue Bird Vision2010 Blue Bird Vision2011 Blue Bird Vision2012 Blue Bird Vision

Questions about recall 11V247000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2012 Blue Bird Vision hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 11V247000, reported on April 22, 2011, covers about 507 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V247000?

Blue bird will notify owners and dealers will inspect for contact/rubbing with the transmission cover. Fuel lines found to be contacting or rubbing will be repositioned. Any damaged fuel filter hoses found will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on may 25, 2011. Owners may contact blue bird at 1‑478‑822‑2242.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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