Make : BLUE BIRD | Model : BMC | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19930301 - 19980701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V167002 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980812 | Date Received by ODI: 19980722 | Date Added to Database: 19980731 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY | ||
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Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG FURNACE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 379 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH AQUA-HOT HEATING SYSTEMS, MODEL 431-3 ZONE WITH ENGINE LOOP. FIBERGLASS INSULATING MATERIAL LOCATED UNDER THE BURNER HEAD ON THE FLOOR OF THE HEATER ENCLOSURE, CAN BECOME SOAKED WITH FLUIDS (ETHYLENE GLYCOL AND/OR DIESEL FUEL). |
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Consequence:
IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION FROM BENEATH THE DIESEL HEATING UNIT AS WELL AS FROM BEHIND THE CONTROL THERMOSTAT AND AIR-CONDITIONING HEATING ELEMENT ACCESS COVERS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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