NHTSA recall 90V011000
Fuel system, diesel › Storage › Tank assembly
Blue Bird TC2000
Reported Jan 23, 1990345 vehicles affectedBLUE BIRD BODY COMPANYBuilt Feb 1, 1988 – Jan 1, 1989
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel spillage during and after a crash, in excess of limit allowed by fmvss 301, could cause a fire near a source of ignition.
The remedy
Relocate fuel filter - separator to eliminate interference with crossmember in any crash.