Recall 05V062000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Defect in 1998-2002 BLUE BIRD TC2000
RECALL This recall affects up to 18,891 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V062000 |
| Manufacturer | BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 18,891 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1998 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1998 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 1999 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 1999 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 1999 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 2000 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2000 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2000 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 2001 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 2001 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, 2001 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2002 BLUE BIRD TC2000, 2002 BLUE BIRD COMMERCIAL SERIES, 2002 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN
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Defect Description
CERTAIN 1998 THROUGH 2002 BLUE BIRD ALL AMERICAN, TC2000 SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES, AND COMMERCIAL SERIES BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL LIFT PUMP REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.
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