What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2011340
- Recall date
- 14 September 2011
- Make
- Blue Bird
- Models
- Vision School Bus
- Model years
- 2009 to 2011
- Vehicle class
- School Bus
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 12
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain propane-powered school buses, fittings used on various propane lines could fail. Should this occur, pressure inside the propane lines would cause the hoses to completely separate from the fittings. In the event of propane line failure, the fuel system is designed to prevent propane leakage using various safety mechanisms to cut off fuel supply to the engine, thereby minimizing the amount of fuel release, as well as the risk of a fire or an explosion. However, loss of propane fuel supply would result in engine stalling which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: CleanFuel USA technicians will replace the propane fittings.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2011340.