Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V297000 Reported June 4, 2014

Corrosion of propane tank fuel line

Blue Bird Body Company · Fuel System, Other · 388 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V297000
Manufacturer Campaign
R14XD
Component
Fuel System, Other
Vehicles Affected
388
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 4, 2014
Completion Rate
70.10

Defect Summary

Blue bird body company (blue bird) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 vision school buses manufactured january 10, 2012, to april 24, 2013, and equipped with a roush cleantech llc propane fuel system. due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected vehicles may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.

Safety Consequence

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Blue bird will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fitting with a new stainless steel fitting, free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2014. owners may contact blue bird customer service at 1-478-822-2242. blue bird's number for this recall is r14xd.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference recall ID 14V297000 or campaign R14XD.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V297000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V297000?

NHTSA recall 14V297000 was issued by Blue Bird Body Company on June 4, 2014. It addresses: Corrosion of propane tank fuel line. The recall affects approximately 388 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Blue Bird Body Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V297000 or the manufacturer campaign number R14XD. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.