NHTSA Recall 02V211002: Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2003 Blue Bird Sword.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V211002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R02GJ |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE |
| Report received | September 19, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
These conditions can promote the risk of a fire in the filter, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V211002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird Sword | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.