Recall 02V211002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Defect in 2003-2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD
RECALL This recall affects up to 13 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V211002 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 13 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX PURAGUARD DL DISCHARGE LINE OIL COALESCING AIR FILTER, THE OIL COLLECTED IN THE FILTER CAN BE EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES IN THE DISCHARGE LINE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR THAT EXCEED THE IGNITION POINT OF THE OIL.
Safety Consequence
THESE CONDITIONS CAN PROMOTE THE RISK OF A FIRE IN THE FILTER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PURAGUARD DL UNIT WITH A NEW AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BLUE BIRD AT 478-822-2242.
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