Transport Canada Recall - 2011340 - BLUE BIRD
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
School Bus recalled by BLUE BIRD
Issue
Vehicle - Fuel supply
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2009 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2010 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2011 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS
Issue
On certain propane-powered school buses, fittings used on various propane lines could fail. Should this occur, pressure inside the propane lines would cause the hoses to completely separate from the fittings. In the event of propane line failure, the fuel system is designed to prevent propane leakage using various safety mechanisms to cut off fuel supply to the engine, thereby minimizing the amount of fuel release, as well as the risk of a fire or an explosion. However, loss of propane fuel supply would result in engine stalling which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: CleanFuel USA technicians will replace the propane fittings.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - School Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-71188
Transport Canada
ID
2011340
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