NHTSA recall 02V211002
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Blue Bird Sword
Reported Sep 19, 200213 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYMaker’s number R02GJ
The 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.
The risk
These conditions can promote the risk of a fire in the filter, possibly resulting in serious injury.
The 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.