1997-1998 Blue Bird Micro Bird recall: mounting

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on July 31, 1998. It covers about 772 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 772
reported: Jul 31, 1998
owners notified: Aug 11, 1998

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses. The bolts retaining the fuel tank straps can loosen allowing the fuel tank to dislodge.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 98V176000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Micro Bird 1997-1998 1997 1998

Questions about recall 98V176000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Blue Bird Micro Bird mounting?

Yes. Recall 98V176000, reported on July 31, 1998, covers about 772 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V176000?

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.

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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