VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT AND REAR ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 60 GALLON SIDE MOUNTED FUEL TANK BARRIERS. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, “FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.”
Blue Bird Body Company – BLUE BIRD/FMVSS 301
| Report Received Date | 11/07/1997 |
| NHTSA ID | 97V197000 |
| Consequence Summary | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FUEL TANK COULD BE DAMAGED, LEAKING FUEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective Action | BLUE BIRD WILL SHIP INSTRUCTIONS AND MODIFICATION KITS TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 16338 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=97V197000) |
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