Blue Bird 1988–1990 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Recalled January 23, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V011000 · Blue Bird
Hazard
FUEL SPILLAGE DURING AND AFTER A CRASH, IN EXCESS OF LIMIT ALLOWED BY FMVSS 301, COULD CAUSE A FIRE NEAR A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
RELOCATE FUEL FILTER - SEPARATOR TO ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH CROSSMEMBER IN ANY CRASH.
Units
345 units
Description
THE DIESEL FUEL FILTER SEPARATOR IS LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE CHASSIS FRAME CROSS MEMBER WHICH COULD DEFORM AND DISLODGE THE BOWL OF THE SEPARATOR IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
RELOCATE FUEL FILTER - SEPARATOR TO ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE WITH CROSSMEMBER IN ANY CRASH.
Product
Blue Bird TC2000
Manufacturer(s)
Blue Bird Body Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →