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Transport Canada Recall - 2011308 - BLUE BIRD

2011-08-19

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Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2011308 - BLUE BIRD. Date: 2011-08-19.

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Recall details

Quick summary: Transport Canada Recall - 2011308 - BLUE BIRD. Date: 2011-08-19.

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BrandBLUE BIRD
ProductSchool Bus recalled by BLUE BIRD
IssueVehicle - Engine
IdentificationRA-71219

Affected products

BrandBLUE BIRD
ProductSchool Bus recalled by BLUE BIRD
Description2011 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS, 2011 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS, 2012 | BLUE BIRD | ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS, 2012 | BLUE BIRD | VISION SCHOOL BUS

Issue

On certain school buses equipped with a Cummins engine, the V-band clamps used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) / Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) include a T-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the T-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the DOC/DPF housing to disconnect. Should this occur, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion or damage to adjacent materials, which could result in a vehicle fire. If both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing could detach completely, separate from the vehicle, and strike another vehicle, stationary object, or bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Cummins will install updated V-band clamps.

What you should do

  • Please see corrective actions section below
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryVehicles - School Bus
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
Published byTransport Canada
Alert / recall typeVehicle recall
Identification numberRA-71219
Background{}
CompaniesPublished by Transport Canada
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2011-10-20

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