2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD
The 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY for this model year.
Recalls for the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD, potentially affecting up to 13 vehicles.
Recall 02V211002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
| 13 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD.
Safety Rating for the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SU-1209 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BLUE BIRD: PROCEDURE UPDATE INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF HEATER RESISTORS ON ALL MODELS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BLUE BIRD SWORD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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