NHTSA Campaign 14V436000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Issued by Blue Bird Body Company · Reported Jul 18, 2014 · 32 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Blue Bird Body Company (Blue Bird) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 All American rear engine school buses manufactured July 21, 2011 to April 30, 2014, and equipped with CNG fuel systems and delivered to or registered in the following "Cold Weather" states: Colorado, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wyoming. In the affected vehicles, an O-ring in the pressure relief device for the compressed natural gas (CNG) system may fail at cold temperatures resulting in a natural gas leak.

Consequence

A natural gas leak in the presence of an ignition source could potentially cause a fire or explosion.

Remedy

Blue Bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original pressure relief device and o-ring with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2014. Owners may contact Blue Bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. Blue Bird's number for this recall is R14XH.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2013 32
BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN 2014 32

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V436000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.