1997-1999 Blue Bird Micro Bird recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Blue Bird Body Company reported this safety recall on February 2, 1999. It covers about 829 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 829
reported: Feb 2, 1999
owners notified: Feb 18, 1999

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

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with 30-inch and 34-inch seats and barriers or 36, 39, and 45-inch seats and barriers with offset legs installed in the first body section behind the driver. When narrow seats and barriers (30" and 34") or seats and barriers with offset legs are installed, additional floor reinforcement is added. It was discovered this reinforcement interferes with and chafes the rubber fuel filler hose.
Risk: This chafing could result in a fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will place a shield over the additional floor reinforcement to protect the rubber fuel filler hose from chafing.

Recall number 99V020000

Affected vehicles

Blue Bird Micro Bird 1997-1999 1997 1998 1999

Questions about recall 99V020000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Blue Bird Micro Bird hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 99V020000, reported on February 2, 1999, covers about 829 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V020000?

Dealers will place a shield over the additional floor reinforcement to protect the rubber fuel filler hose from chafing.

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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